adj
attractive
uh-TRAK-tihv
adj
1
Pleasing to look at; physically appealing.
"She wore an attractive blue dress to the interview."
2
Appealing or desirable in a more general sense.
"The job offer came with an attractive salary."
How to Use Attractive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPleasing or appealing, whether describing looks, an offer, or an idea.
Common pairings
attractive offer
physically attractive
attractive price
Word Forms
more attractive comparative, most attractive superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin attractivus, from attrahere ("to draw toward") — the adjective form of attract.