well-looking

A well-looking woman walks her dog in the park.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Pleasing in appearance; attractive: "well-looking" describes someone or something that has a pleasant, attractive appearance. It is a less common synonym for "good-looking" or "handsome."

Usage Examples

• (She has an attractive appearance.)
• (The handsome young man was noticed.)
• (The garden was visually pleasing.)

Advanced Usage

• "well-looking" vs. "good-looking": Both terms are synonymous, but "well-looking" is less frequently used in modern English and may sound slightly old-fashioned or formal. It often implies a wholesome or healthy attractiveness.
  • He was not just handsome, but genuinely well-looking in a natural way. (He had an unpretentious, attractive appearance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Good-looking (adj): attractive in appearance; the more common synonym.
  • She is a good-looking actress. (She is physically attractive.)
• Well-favored (adj): an archaic or literary term meaning attractive or pleasing in appearance.
  • The well-favored prince won the princess's heart. (The handsome prince.)

Synonyms

• Attractive: pleasing to the eye or mind.
• Handsome: (typically used for men) having an attractive, well-proportioned appearance.
• Comely: (somewhat old-fashioned) pleasant to look at; attractive.

Related Idioms

• Easy on the eyes: (informal) pleasant to look at; attractive.
  • The new employee is easy on the eyes. (The new employee is attractive.)
• Look the part: to have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
  • Dressed in a suit, he really looked the part of a well-looking businessman. (He appeared suitable for the role.)