Beautiful

-> It�s generally used to describe women and children rather than men, because the word implies a delicate, feminine appearance.

-> If you say that a woman is beautiful, you mean that she is extremely attractive in an unusual and special way, so that people notice and admire her.
� She is such a beautiful woman that wherever she goes she is the center of attention.

-> If something is beautiful, it is extremely good, and gives you a feeling of pleasure.
� I love this song! It�s so beautiful!

-> If a place is beautiful, it is a place that everybody admires and likes to visit.
� According to David, that is the most beautiful place he has ever visited.

Good-looking

-> It�s commonly used to describe both women and men.

-> A woman is good-looking when she is nice to look at and has an attractive face and body.
� Susan is a good-looking girl, isn�t she?

-> A man who is good-looking is nice to look at.
� Wow! You haven�t told me that your brother was so good-looking!

Handsome

-> It�s more often used to describe men than women.

-> A man who is handsome is good-looking, tall and strong-looking.
� Take a look at John. He�s as handsome as his father.

Pretty

-> It�s generally used to describe women and children rather than men.

-> A young woman or girl who is pretty has an attractive face, but not very beautiful, and is good-looking, but not in an unusual way.
� I really don�t think she is ugly. To me, she�s pretty.

-> Places or things that are pretty are attractive and pleasant without being large, beautiful or impressive.
� I got pretty flowers on my birthday.