Attractive
/əˈtræktɪv/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Pleasing or interesting; having the power to attract.
/əˈtræktɪv/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Pleasing or interesting
The sunset was incredibly attractive.
💡 Simply: Something nice to look at or something that draws attention.
More Examples
2
He found her personality very attractive.
How It's Used
General
"She wore an attractive dress to the party."
Marketing
"The company created an attractive marketing campaign to boost sales."
From Middle French *attractif, from Latin *attractivus, from *attrahere "to draw to," from ad- "to" + trahere "to draw."
The word has maintained a consistently positive connotation throughout its history, primarily associated with physical appeal and desirability.
Memory tip
Think of something that 'attracts' your attention.
Practice
Base: attract
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