English · Adjectives

attractive

/əˈtræktɪv/

[/əˈtræktɪv/]

pleasing; appealing

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Pleasing or appealing to look at, or interesting and desirable.

Example

The hotel made an attractive offer that included free breakfast and a sea view.

The hotel made an attractive offer that included free breakfast and a sea view.

Etymology

From Latin 'attrahere' (to draw toward), from 'ad-' and 'trahere'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for people, designs, and appealing offers or ideas.

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