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attractive
adjective at·trac·tive \ə-ˈtrak-tiv\
: having a pleasing appearance; especially : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
: having a feature or quality that people like
Full Definition of ATTRACTIVE
1
: having or relating to the power to attract <attractive forces between molecules>
2
a : arousing interest or pleasure : charming <an attractive smile> b : appealing <an attractive offer>
— at·trac·tive·ly adverb
— at·trac·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of ATTRACTIVE
14th century
Related to ATTRACTIVE
- Synonyms
- alluring, appealing, fascinating, bewitching, captivating, charismatic, charming, elfin, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fetching, glamorous (also glamourous), luring, magnetic, seductive
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ATTRACTIVELY Defined for Kids
attractive
adjective at·trac·tive \ə-ˈtrak-tiv\
Definition of ATTRACTIVE for Kids
1
: having the power or quality of drawing interest <an attractive offer>
2
: having a pleasing appearance <an attractive home>
— at·trac·tive·ly adverb
— at·trac·tive·ness noun
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