attractive Definition
at·trac·tive (ə trak′tiv)
adjective
that attracts or has the power to attract; esp., pleasing, charming, pretty, handsome, etc.
Etymology: ME < LL attractivus
attractive Related Forms
at·trac′·tively adverb
at·trac′·tive·ness noun
attractive Synonyms
attractive Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- scenically: Finally, many of the areas visited were both scenically attractive and historically interesting.
- visually: Tables and figures should be valuable, relevant and visually attractive.
- particularly: Early rubber bumper models being particularly attractive for around £ 3000.
- commercially: The group's strategy is to develop commercially attractive new drugs, primarily in the area of cancer therapeutics.
- economically: This would have the effect of making the new hub economically attractive, at least in early decades.
- extremely: View our off plan property bargains with extremely attractive payment plans.
Preposition: for
investor: North Korea Gilts gained earlier as recent declines made them more attractive for some investors.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
make: In order to make the complex even more attractive, some exotic tropical species were also planted.
Modifies a noun
- proposition: The night bus service has also improved hugely, making late nights in town a more attractive proposition.
- countryside: Beyond York lies some of Britain's most impressive and attractive countryside with a great many places of natural beauty and historic interest.
- village: Crawley is a most attractive village, which boasts the duck pond used in ' To the Manor Born ' .
- garden: Out in the attractive gardens is a large deck with steps up to an enclosed raised deck with lovely open country views.
- surroundings: Creation of a woodland trail and picnic area to provide an opportunity to learn about biodiversity and relax in attractive surroundings.
- option: Salisbury looks to be a very attractive option to the South.
Used with adjective complement
- prove: Light Rail has nonetheless proved very attractive giving modal change from car of around 20 % ( Sheffield ).
- appear: Sexy Too much alcohol affects your judgment and everyone around you can appear more attractive.
- seem: These may seem very attractive, because they cost as little as £ 15!
- look: It now includes a link to their website, which makes their shop look most attractive.
- become: The prospect of authors adding their own metadata now becomes attractive.
- remain: Undoubtedly there are some areas of the industry that remain attractive, largely due to the potential to earn lots of money.
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