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attractive Definition

at·trac·tive (ə traktiv)

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

modif.

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.