Synonyms for

Looks

Verb / lʊks / Another word for looks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To direct one's gaze in a particular direction.

Synonyms & similar words

expect back depend await count spirit feel flavour smell appear bet looking tone look see expression calculate search front seem feeling reckon face aspect flavor gazes peeks stares watches glances observes examines surveys scrutinizes views scans checks inspects searches peeps spies

Synonyms by register

Formal

appearance aspect countenance visage

Informal

vibe aura style vibe

Literary

mien countenance visage

Antonyms

hides conceals obscures disguises veils

Common collocations

  • looks good
  • looks like
  • looks bad
  • looks great
  • looks amazing
  • looks familiar
  • looks strange
  • looks perfect

Word family

noun look
verb look
adjective lookable
adverb lookingly

Usage note

The word 'looks' can refer to a person's physical appearance or the way something seems. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

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Example sentences

  1. He looks at the stars every night.
  2. She looks in the mirror to see her reflection.
  3. They look out the window to watch the rain.
  4. The cat looks at the bird on the tree.
  5. We look up at the sky to see the clouds.

Quotes

  • The eyes are the window to the soul, and the looking glass into our hearts. - Julieanne O'Connor
  • Everything that looks too good is actually bad. - Marina Abramovic
  • Looks are temporary and don't mirror what's inside. - Jennifer Lopez

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