attractive — having qualities that cause people to like or want it; pleasing to look at
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having qualities that cause people to like or want it; pleasing to look at
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtræktɪv/
Example Sentences
- The job offer was so attractive that he couldn't refuse it.
- My cat thinks the vacuum cleaner is attractive - as a mortal enemy.
- The new shopping mall has an attractive design.
attractive
ADJECTIVE[/əˈtræktɪv/]
having qualities that cause people to like or want it; pleasing to look at
She doesn't try to stand out — yet everyone finds her attractive.
Stay active, stay attractive — the most interactive person in the room.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'attractivus', derived from 'attrahere' meaning 'to draw toward' (from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'trahere' meaning 'to draw or pull'). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.
Breakdown
attract (from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'trahere' (draw)) + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to') = attractive
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📝Examples
“The job offer was so attractive that he couldn't refuse it.”
“My cat thinks the vacuum cleaner is attractive - as a mortal enemy.”
“The new shopping mall has an attractive design.”
“He found her intelligence more attractive than her beauty.”
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