Synonyms for
Looks
Definition
To direct one's gaze in a particular direction.
Synonyms & similar words
spirit
appear
expression
reckon
bet
lookingat
front
attend
aspect
facialexpression
flavour
depend
takecare
count
tone
face
await
feeling
looking
calculate
wait
expect
flavor
feel
back
gazes
peeks
stares
watches
glances
observes
examines
surveys
scrutinizes
views
scans
checks
inspects
searches
peeps
spies
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- looks good
- looks like
- looks bad
- looks great
- looks amazing
- looks familiar
- looks strange
- looks perfect
Word family
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
- He looks at the stars every night.
- She looks in the mirror to see her reflection.
- They look out the window to watch the rain.
- The cat looks at the bird on the tree.
- 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