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attractive

[uh-trak-tiv]

adjective

  1. providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring.

    an attractive personality.

  2. arousing interest or engaging one's thought, consideration, etc.: an attractive price.

    an attractive idea;

    an attractive price.

  3. having the quality of attracting.



attractive

/ əˈtræktɪv /

adjective

  1. appealing to the senses or mind through beauty, form, character, etc

  2. arousing interest

    an attractive opportunity

  3. possessing the ability to draw or pull

    an attractive force

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Other Word Forms

  • attractively adverb
  • attractiveness noun
  • superattractive adjective
  • unattractive adjective
  • unattractively adverb
  • unattractiveness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of attractive1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English attractif, attractive, (from Middle French at(t)ractif ), from Late Latin attractīvus “(of a medicine) having drawing power, absorptive,” derivative of attractus , “drawn, contracted,” attract, -ive
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Example Sentences

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The recent climb in gold prices reflects expectations that the Fed will lower interest rates, making gold more attractive, said Mr Wong.

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High net worth individuals have become increasingly attractive targets as they often lack the security measures employed by businesses, researchers warn.

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The UK is particularly attractive to firms like BYD as the country has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs, unlike other major markets such as the European Union and the US.

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"It was something which was really attractive to me in terms of getting to know a different country," he said.

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“We think that that’s highly critical to ensure that we can make the Los Angeles region more attractive with the new film and television tax credit,” she said.

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