fetching

American  

[fech-ing] / ˈfɛtʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. charming; captivating.

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fetching British  

/ ˈfɛtʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. attractively befitting

   a fetching hat

2. charming

   a fetching personality

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Other Word Forms

• fetchingly adverb
• unfetching adjective

Etymology

Origin of fetching

First recorded in 1875–80; fetch ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Before we had time to ask any more questions, Mama stood up and started opening drawers, fetching crockery and serviettes.

From Literature

Khan’s younger son fell for Durrushehvar’s fetching cousin, and so the two couples wed in Nice in 1931 in an elaborate wedding before taking ship for Hyderabad.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You can start by fetching me some firewood,” said Gran.

From Literature

“I’m mostly just fetching coffee and answering the phone, but I might get to do research or edit interviews occasionally.”

From Literature

A fetching lass in Regency garb and her paramour, confessing his ardor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• enchanting