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at·trac·tive | \ ə-ˈtrak-tiv \

Definition of attractive
1a : arousing interest or pleasure : charming an attractive smile
b : appealing an attractive offer
2 : having or relating to the power to attract attractive forces between molecules
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attractively adverb
attractiveness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for attractive

Synonyms

alluring,
appealing,
bewitching,
captivating,
charismatic,
charming,
elfin,
enchanting,
engaging,
entrancing,
fascinating,
fetching,
glamorous
(also glamourous),
luring,
magnetic,
seductive

Antonyms

repellent
(also repellant),
repelling,
repugnant,
repulsive,
revolting,
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Examples of attractive in a Sentence

An attractive woman greeted us at the door. The camera has many attractive features at a very attractive price.
Recent Examples on the Web Stocks that pay big dividends, including utilities and real-estate investment trusts,
were among the market’s leaders as a drop in interest rates made their payouts more attractive. — Washington
Post, "US stock indexes edge up as oil gives up half of its spurt," 17 Sep. 2019 Even more attractive to the space-
plasma physicist is its constant display of auroras, which Pete ranks the most amazing in the solar system. —
Anchorage Daily News, "‘Planet walk’ puts some things in perspective," 14 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of attractive

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for attractive

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The first known use of attractive was circa 1540

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attractive

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of attractive

: having a pleasing appearance especially : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in
someone
: having a feature or quality that people like

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attractive

adjective
at·trac·tive | \ ə-ˈtrak-tiv \

Kids Definition of attractive

1 : having the power or quality of drawing interest an attractive offer
2 : having a pleasing appearance an attractive home

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attractively adverb
attractiveness noun

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