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attracting

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Synonyms & Antonyms of attracting

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as in interesting, attractive

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for attracting

alluring,
attractive,
beguiling,
bewitching,
captivating,
charming,
enchanting,
entertaining,
enthralling,
fascinating,
interesting

animating,
energizing,
enlightening,
enlivening,
exciting,
galvanizing,
invigorating,
stimulating

mind-bending,
mind-blowing,
mind-boggling

impressive,
smashing,
striking

conspicuous,
notable,
noticeable,
outstanding,
remarkable

singular,
uncommon,
unique,
unusual,
unwonted

extraordinary,
phenomenal,
rare,
sensational,
spectacular

incomprehensible,
inconceivable,
incredible,
unbelievable,
unimaginable,
unthinkable

amazing,
astonishing,
astounding,
awesome,
awful,
eye-opening,
fabulous,
marvelous
(or marvellous),
miraculous,
portentous,
prodigious,
staggering,
stunning,
stupendous,
sublime,
surprising,
wonderful,
wondrous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for attracting

unimpressive,
uninspiring,
unremarkable

boring,
dull,
jading,
monotonous,
tedious,
tiring,
uninspired,
uninteresting,
wearisome,
weary,
wearying

common,
customary,
mundane,
normal,
ordinary,
typical,
unexceptional,
usual

draining,
enervating,
exhausting,
fatiguing,
wearing

debilitating,
enfeebling

demoralizing,
discouraging,
disheartening,
dispiriting

attracting

verb

present participle of attract

Synonyms & Antonyms of attracting (Entry 2 of 2)

to engage the attention of

The park's natural wonders attract many tourists.

The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for attracting

drawing,
enticing,
interesting

alluring,
bewitching,
captivating,
charming,
enchanting,
fascinating

carrying away,
dazzling,
enrapturing,
enthralling,
entrancing,
ravishing,
transporting

hypnotizing,
mesmerizing

absorbing,
bemusing,
busying,
catching up,
engrossing,
enthralling,
enwrapping,
gripping,
immersing,
intriguing,
involving,
occupying

biasing
(or biassing),
coloring

inspiring,
stirring

engaging,
involving

affecting,
impacting,
impressing,
influencing,
moving,
reaching,
striking,
swaying,
telling (on),
touching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for attracting

deterring,
discouraging,
dissuading

boring,
jading,
palling,
tiring,
wearying

underwhelming

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