looking

[US]/'lukiŋ/
[UK]/ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a certain appearance or facial expression

Phrases & Collocations

looking for

looking forward to

keep looking

looking good

looking sharp

looking at

looking out

not looking good

looking forward

looking back

looking into

good looking

looking down

nice looking

looking glass

Example Sentences

a fear of looking foolish.

looking in a shop window.

looking for my gloves.

looking forward to graduation.

looking for this book of recipes.

a delicate looking child

looking for the door to success.

They’re looking round the Russian pavilion.

Alina was looking totally lost.

Robert was looking at me triumphantly.

the coat is appliquéd with exotic-looking cloth.

Real-world Examples

That deal is now looking increasingly hollow.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2014

Do we do right when no one is looking?

Source: Master of Reciting Short Stories

Yes. Who are you looking for again?

Source: Intermediate Daily Conversation

She's just looking around, looking at me, hanging out.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

No problem. What are you looking for?

Source: Basic Daily Conversation

Oh no, I am just looking, thanks.

Source: Crazy English Speaking Training Scene

What symbol are you looking for now?

Source: VOA Let's Learn English (Level 1)

What kind of advice are you looking for?

Source: Travel Across America

No, Rob. Are you looking for her?

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

All right, I'm not looking. Go ahead.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

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