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attracted
uh-TRAK-tihd
Attracted (adj) means Drawn toward someone or something, especially with interest or liking. Example: “She felt immediately attracted to the idea of moving to the coast.”
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Drawn toward someone or something, especially with interest or liking.
"She felt immediately attracted to the idea of moving to the coast."
"Many young people feel attracted to jobs that let them travel."
"He was attracted by the cheap rent and the quiet street."
How to use attracted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling pulled toward something or someone, whether out of interest, curiosity, or romantic feeling.
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- most attracted
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What does “attracted” mean?
The word “attracted” means drawn toward someone or something, especially with interest or liking. In plain terms, feeling pulled toward something or someone, whether out of interest, curiosity, or romantic feeling.
How do you pronounce “attracted”?
“Attracted” is pronounced uh-TRAK-tihd (/əˈtɹæktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “attracted” in a sentence?
Here is “attracted” used in a sentence: “She felt immediately attracted to the idea of moving to the coast.”
What part of speech is “attracted”?
“Attracted” is an adjective.
Is “attracted” a common word?
“Attracted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between attracted and attractive?
Attracted describes the person who feels drawn toward someone or something, as in "she was attracted to the idea." Attractive describes the thing or person doing the drawing, as in "an attractive offer," so one is the feeling and the other is the quality that causes it.
What preposition follows attracted?
Attracted is almost always followed by "to," as in attracted to a person, a place, or an idea. You can also be attracted by a specific feature, such as attracted by the bright colors, where "by" points to the cause of the attraction.
When should you use attracted instead of drawn?
Both mean pulled toward something with interest, and they are often interchangeable. Attracted more strongly suggests liking, appeal, or romantic interest, while drawn can feel more neutral or instinctive, as in drawn to the noise.
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