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   attractive

   /əˈtraktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. pleasing or appealing to the senses: "an attractive village"
   • ▪ (of a person) appealing to look at; sexually alluring: "a stunningly attractive, charismatic man" Similar good-lookingnice-lookingbeautifulprettyas pretty as a picturehandsomelovelystunningstrikingarrestinggorgeousprepossessingwinningfetchingcaptivatingbewitchingbeguilingengagingcharmingcharismaticenchantingappealingdelightfulirresistiblesexysexually attractivesexualseductivealluringtantalizingravishingdesirablesultrysensuoussensualeroticarousinglusciouslushnubilebonnyinformal:fanciablebeddabletastyhotknockoutdrop-dead gorgeousout of this worldeasy on the eyecome-hithercome-to-bedfitsmashingcutefoxybootyliciouson fleekspunkyliterary:beauteousdated:takingwell favouredarchaic:comelyfairrare:sightlypulchritudinousOpposite unattractiveugly
   • ▪ having qualities or features which arouse interest: "the site is close to other prestige schemes which should make it attractive to developers" Similar appealingagreeablepleasinginvitingtemptinginterestingfascinatingirresistibleOpposite unattractiveuninviting
   • ▪ relating to attraction between physical objects: "the attractive force between the magnets and the metal plate"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘absorbent’): from French attractif, -ive, from late Latin attractivus, from the verb attrahere (see attract).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATTRACTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ATTRACTIVE definition: 1. very pleasing in appearance or sound: 2. causing interest or pleasure: 3. very pleasing in…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › attractiveAttractive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ATTRACTIVE is arousing interest or pleasure : charming. How to use attractive in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › attractiveATTRACTIVE Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for ATTRACTIVE: appealing, charismatic, charming, seductive, fascinating, enchanting, alluring, interesting; Antonyms of ATTRACTIVE: repulsive, repugnant, repellent, revolting, boring, tedious, irksome, tiresome.

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   Attractive definition: providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring. See examples of ATTRACTIVE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATTRACTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You can describe something as attractive when it seems worth having or doing. Co-operation was more than just an attractive option, it was an obligation. Smoking can still seem attractive to many young people. Synonyms: appealing, pleasing, inviting, fascinating More Synonyms of attractive.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of attractive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   beautiful or pleasant to look at: an attractive woman. I find him very attractive. Fewer examples. I found him physically very attractive. I don't find her sexually attractive. He's a lovely guy but not especially atractive. He was clever, attractive, and exceedingly rich. The interior of the shop is very attractive.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › attractiveAttractive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Being attractive has to do with attracting others, one way or another. If you're talking about a magnet, that's a literal, physical kind of attraction. For people, being attractive usually means you're beautiful or handsome enough to pull in the attention of others.