Definitions
01physical attractiveness
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. the way someone looks, especially if they are beautiful or handsome.
n. a person's physical appearance, specifically in terms of aesthetic appeal or attractiveness.
“He has the talent to be a great actor, not just good looks.”
“While her good looks initially opened doors in the fashion industry, it was her professional discipline that ensured her long-term success.”
Usage
Always used in the plural form in this sense.
Synonyms
02plural of a glance
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. more than one act of looking at something.
n. the plural form of 'look', referring to multiple instances of directing one's gaze or examining something.
“The teacher gave the noisy students several angry looks during the lesson.”
“The suspicious guard exchanged several meaningful looks with his partner as the strangers approached the restricted area.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “looks” in context.
Idioms
01. short on looks
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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