verb / noun
look
The visible appearance someone or something presents.
The new curtains give the room a bright, cheerful look.
Etymology
The verb originally concerns directing the eyes. The noun shifts attention to what the eyes perceive: the visible appearance presented by a person or thing.
More examples
- The kitchen looks larger with white walls.
- She has a puzzled look on her face.
- That jacket looks good with your jeans.
Forms
look · looks · looked · looking
Similar words
- appearance
- Describes the overall visible impression, not specifically a facial expression.
- expression
- Specifically describes how a face shows feelings or attitudes.
- seem
- Can describe impressions based on more than visible evidence.