Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of look
"She doesn't look tired after working all night; she looks radiant."
One's appearance or attractiveness.
In plain English: Looks refers to how someone's appearance seems to others at first glance.
"The car has some scratches on its looks."
Usage: Use "looks" as a plural noun to describe someone's physical appearance or overall style, such as in the phrase "she has great looks." Do not use it as a singular noun for an individual feature unless referring to a specific set of qualities collectively.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of look
"She looks tired after working late all night."
In plain English: To look means to direct your eyes toward something or someone.
"She looks happy today."
Usage: Use "looks" when describing what someone or something appears to be, such as saying it looks like rain or she looks tired. Do not use it to mean the physical act of directing your eyes unless specifically referring to a third-person subject in the present tense.
Looks derives from the Old English verb lūcan, originally meaning to shut or close, but evolved through Middle English to signify appearance or visual impression. The modern plural form functions as a noun referring to one's outward physical characteristics.