looks
Translation
looks, appearance, attractiveness
Examples
He gets by on his good looks.
He gets by on his good looks.
She has her mother's looks.
She has her mother's looks.
Grammar Patterns
good looks attractive appearance He is famous for his good looks.
((sb.'s)) looks someone's appearance I inherited my father's looks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appearance, attractiveness, features
Etymology
The plural of 'look' (an appearance or expression). The meaning has become specialized to refer to physical attractiveness.
Memory Tips
Think of how someone 'looks' to other people. It's always plural when referring to general physical appearance.