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

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We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds.

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We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds.

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We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds.

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We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds.

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Related Words

• enchanting