attractive - Very Detailed Details ENG

attractive

/əˈtræktɪv/

1 (of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way

an attractive woman

I like John but I don't find him attractive physically.

I find men look more attractive as they age.

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2 (of a thing or a place) pleasant

a big house with an attractive garden

Your new glasses are very attractive.

Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting.

That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality.

The city itself is very attractive.

3 having features or qualities that make something seem interesting and worth having

an attractive offer/proposition/option

Proposed improvements will make these areas attractive to first-time buyers.

They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates.

The deal is said to be particularly attractive to investors.

Word Origin

late Middle English (in the sense ‘absorbent’): from French attractif, -ive, from late Latin attractivus, from the verb attrahere, from ad- ‘to’ + trahere ‘draw’.

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