attractive

American  

[uh-trak-tiv] / əˈtræk tɪv /

adjective

1. providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring.

   an attractive personality.

2. arousing interest or engaging one's thought, consideration, etc.: an attractive price.

   an attractive idea;

   an attractive price.

3. having the quality of attracting.

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attractive British  

/ əˈtræktɪv /

adjective

1. appealing to the senses or mind through beauty, form, character, etc

2. arousing interest

   an attractive opportunity

3. possessing the ability to draw or pull

   an attractive force

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Other Word Forms

• attractively adverb
• attractiveness noun
• superattractive adjective
• unattractive adjective
• unattractively adverb
• unattractiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of attractive

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English attractif, attractive, (from Middle French at(t)ractif ), from Late Latin attractīvus “(of a medicine) having drawing power, absorptive,” derivative of attractus , “drawn, contracted,” attract, -ive

Example Sentences

But that leaves the fund, which Blue Owl is winding down, holding a larger proportion of less attractive loans, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rutledge added that maintaining TV studios, crews and accommodating large audiences is becoming increasingly costly for producers, who are looking more to other types of digital and social platforms that are more attractive to advertisers.

From Los Angeles Times

Secrets behind critical technology can be worth billions of dollars, making them an attractive target.

From The Wall Street Journal

This kind of action is attractive for straddle buyers.

From MarketWatch

"Milan is becoming very attractive for tourists, for the rich -- but what will be left?"

From Barron's

Related Words

• alluring
• beautiful
• charming
• engaging
• enticing
• fair
• glamorous
• good-looking
• gorgeous
• handsome
• interesting
• inviting
• lovely
• pleasant
• pleasing
• tempting