attractive
Americanadjective
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providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring.
an attractive personality.
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arousing interest or engaging one's thought, consideration, etc.: an attractive price.
an attractive idea;
an attractive price.
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having the quality of attracting.
adjective
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appealing to the senses or mind through beauty, form, character, etc
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arousing interest
an attractive opportunity
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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
Etymology
Origin of attractive
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
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"We remain committed to supporting the creative industries and ensuring that Wales continues to be an attractive and practical destination for filming."
From BBC
The fund is known as a 130/30 fund, and the concept is that if you give me $100, I buy attractive names, then sell short $30 worth of stocks we think will underperform.
From Barron's
The WTTC, made up of leading travel firms, said most respondents in its survey said the proposed requirements "would make the US feel less welcoming and less attractive for both leisure and business travel".
From Barron's
The weakening dollar makes commodities denominated in the currency more attractive to overseas buyers.
That type of action often signals a washout, creating an attractive level to lean against on the long side.
From Barron's
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