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attractive

/əˈtɹæktɪv/adjective3 syllables

Attractive means: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm.

Synonyms for attractive35

adjective, as in pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating, charismatic, magnetic, cunning, cute, dinky, engaging, piquant, fetching
and 10 more, taking, winning, glossy, showy, hypnotic, mesmeric, mesmerizing, spellbinding, irresistible, personable

adjective, as in having power to arouse interest

appealing

also used for attractive

beautiful, alluring, appetizing, attracting, catchy, charming, coying, desirable, enticing, enticive

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Opposites of attractive

unattractive, repulsive

What does attractive mean?3

adjective

1

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm“a remarkably attractive young man”

2

having power to arouse interest“an attractive opportunity”

3

having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull“an attractive force”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with attractive?7

two syllables

active

five syllables

radioactive
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Attractive in a sentence

  • Despite his being so tall, women find him quite attractive.XenoKat
  • She is attractive, but she talks too much.CK
  • If you don't find me attractive enough, then just say so.Hybrid
  • Your offer is very attractive, but we will have to think about it.CK
  • It's an attractive price, for this sort of device.blay_paul
  • Men are like bears - the uglier they are, the more attractive they are.ulymarrero
  • For men of that culture, women with extremely long necks are considered attractive.mervert1
  • If you're too attractive, no one will believe you are skilled technically.Eccles17

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