surpassing looks; exceptional appearance
Literary or classical term for a person's outstanding, almost divine appearance or bearing. Rare in modern everyday speech.
His exceptional appearance overwhelmed people.
mind and appearance
Refers to both inner spirit and outward looks. Very rare; mostly found in classical or poetic contexts.
He was praised as a person outstanding in both mind and appearance.
Variant spelling using 彩 (coloring); equally rare.
Compound of 神 (divine, spirit) and 采/彩 (appearance, coloring). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a literary coinage.