adj

fetching

FEHCH-ihng

Fetching (adj) means Attractive or appealing to look at. Example: “She wore a fetching red dress to the party.”

adj

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 notes

In 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.

more fetching comparative, fetchings plural, most fetching superlative

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She wore a _____ red dress to the party.

From fetch plus -ing, in the sense of something that "draws" the eye.

retching sketching stretching

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.