looking good

Seeming quite promising

Looking good is a casual assessment that someone's appearance is attractive or that something is proceeding favorably.

As a greeting or compliment, it affirms that someone appears well: Hey, looking good!

Applied to situations, it suggests positive prospects: The project is looking good for launch next month.

The phrase can be ironic when things are clearly going poorly.

appearance

attractive

Pleasing to behold

presentable · polished · sharp · dapper · well-groomed · put-together · photogenic · flattering · striking · stunning

health

healthy

In good physical condition

energetic · thriving · robust · well-rested · refreshed · revitalized · recovered · strong · vigorous · wellness

progress

promising

Showing signs of success

progressing · improving · hopeful · positive · upbeat · advancing · successful · likely · probable · auspicious

approval

compliments

Expressions of admiration

flattery · validation · thumbs-up · appreciation · recognition · affirmation · endorsement · commendation · respect · acclaim

confidence

self-assured

Trusting in oneself

assured · empowered · swagger · commanding · secure · self-confident · cool · collected · unfazed · dignified

Categories
Opposites
situation/prospects

looking goodstruggling

Experiencing serious difficulty

falling apart · going south · in trouble · on the rocks · going downhill

health/condition

looking goodat death's door

Critically close to dying

Family

good, look, goods, goodness, looks, looking, looked, goodwill, looker

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G