attractive

word · lemma: attract

/əˈtɹæktɪv/
uh-TRAK-tiv
/ɐtɹˈæktɪv/
uh-TRAK-tiv

Definition

Something attractive makes people interested in it or like it. It can describe a person's good looks or anything that seems appealing, useful, or pleasant.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for physical appearance, but very common for offers, prices, ideas, locations, and designs too: 'an attractive offer', 'an attractive city'. For people, it usually means good-looking, not necessarily beautiful. 'Attracted' describes the feeling, while 'attractive' describes the thing or person that causes it.

Example Sentences

She is very attractive.

basic

This job offers an attractive salary.

basic

The new design looks clean and attractive.

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That apartment is small, but the price is really attractive.

natural

What makes the city so attractive to young professionals?

natural

The idea sounds attractive at first, but there are some risks.

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