fetching

[ fech-ing ]

adjective

1. charming; captivating.

fetching

/ ˈfɛtʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. attractively befitting

   a fetching hat

2. charming

   a fetching personality

Derived Forms

• ˈfetchingly, adverb

Other Words From

• fetching·ly adverb
• un·fetching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fetching¹

First recorded in 1875–80; fetch ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Two rare cars that had been stored in a barn for more than four decades have been sold at auction, with both fetching more than the estimated sale prices.

From BBC

The historic ball, which made the Dodgers superstar the first MLB player to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, is already on its way to fetching almost $2 million.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hannibal” broke that barrier a decade ago by using fetching cinematographic and sensual editing to make cannibalism look appetizing.

From Salon

Dogs brought from out of state are often rebranded as California-bred, fetching hundreds to thousands of dollars each.

From Los Angeles Times

A note signed by Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong had the highest selling price, fetching £22,000 when it went under the hammer.

From BBC

Related Words

• enchanting