adj
fetching
FEHCH-ihng
Fetching (adj) means Attractive or appealing to look at. Example: “She wore a fetching red dress to the party.”
adj
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Attractive or appealing to look at.
"She wore a fetching red dress to the party."
"He gave a fetching little smile."
How to use fetching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAttractive, in a charming or eye-catching way.
When to use it
A slightly old-fashioned, literary word for "attractive" — you'll see it more in writing than casual speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fetchings
- Comparative
- more fetching
- Superlative
- most fetching
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She wore a _____ red dress to the party.
Etymology
From fetch plus -ing, in the sense of something that "draws" the eye.
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What does “fetching” mean?
The word “fetching” means attractive or appealing to look at. In plain terms, attractive, in a charming or eye-catching way.
How do you pronounce “fetching”?
“Fetching” is pronounced FEHCH-ihng (/ˈfɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fetching” in a sentence?
Here is “fetching” used in a sentence: “She wore a fetching red dress to the party.”
What part of speech is “fetching”?
“Fetching” is an adjective.
