Attractive definition

ə-trăktĭv
Having the power to attract.

The attractive force of gravity.

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Interesting because of the likelihood of being advantageous or profitable.

An attractive business deal.

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He is an attractive fellow with a trim figure.

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The definition of attractive is rousing interest and pleasure, especially in terms of physical looks.

George Clooney is an example of someone who many people consider attractive.

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Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
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Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.

That's a very attractive offer.

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Pleasing to the senses or mind, as by being beautiful.

Plants with attractive flowers; an attractive painting.

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That attracts or has the power to attract; esp., pleasing, charming, pretty, handsome, etc.
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Origin of attractive

  • From Middle French attractif, from Late Latin attractivus.

    From Wiktionary

Attractive Sentence Examples

  • The woman smiled, creating an attractive dimple at the corner of her mouth.

  • Alondra was attractive in a delicate way - her features more refined.

  • And being attractive hadn't improved her life much.

  • In fact, the thing she found most attractive about Brandon was his smile.

  • Our quiet mountain home was especially attractive and restful after the excitement and fatigue of our visit to the World's Fair.

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