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

Other Word Forms

• attractively adverb
• attractiveness noun
• superattractive adjective
• unattractive adjective
• unattractively adverb
• unattractiveness noun

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

Example Sentences

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

That audience is increasingly attractive to Hollywood because it’s a fluid — and still underserved — market.

From Los Angeles Times

He came to prominence at Ostersund in Sweden before being appointed manager of Swansea in June 2018, and his development and attractive playing style earned him a move to Brighton a year later.

From BBC

V. nat does offer attractive properties, Prof Feist acknowledges, but those genetic tools needed for broad use are, as yet, missing, and it has yet to prove itself at scale.

From BBC

“The more the U.S. makes itself a less attractive place to bring in talent,” he said, “the more it is going to harm its economy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alluring 
• beautiful 
• charming 
• engaging 
• enticing 
• fair 
• glamorous 
• good-looking 
• gorgeous 
• handsome 
• interesting 
• inviting 
• lovely 
• pleasant 
• pleasing 
• tempting