Synonyms of attracting

attracting 1 of 2

adjective

as in attractive

Related Words

• attractive
• interesting
• entertaining
• charming
• alluring
• enchanting
• enlightening
• stimulating
• fascinating
• captivating
• beguiling
• exciting
• energizing
• enthralling
• bewitching
• galvanizing
• impressive
• striking
• enlivening
• animating
• outstanding
• noticeable
• invigorating
• smashing
• notable
• conspicuous
• unusual
• remarkable
• mind-blowing
• mind-boggling
• mind-bending
• incredible
• uncommon
• extraordinary
• phenomenal
• unwonted
• spectacular
• unique
• staggering
• surprising
• unbelievable
• inconceivable
• unimaginable
• prodigious
• sensational
• stupendous
• incomprehensible
• astonishing
• unthinkable
• wondrous
• rare
• wonderful
• singular
• amazing
• astounding
• awesome
• miraculous
• sublime
• stunning
• marvelous
• portentous
• fabulous
• awful
• eye-opening

Dissimilar Words

• weary
• uninspiring
• unimpressive
• common
• boring
• unremarkable
• ordinary
• uninteresting
• wearisome
• typical
• usual
• normal
• tedious
• tiring
• draining
• dull
• uninspired
• customary
• monotonous
• wearying
• mundane
• wearing
• exhausting
• discouraging
• unexceptional
• jading
• fatiguing
• debilitating
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• enervating
• dispiriting
• enfeebling

attracting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of attract

as in enticing

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.

Related Words

• enticing
• interesting
• drawing
• inspiring
• charming
• captivating
• intriguing
• occupying
• fascinating
• impressing
• involving
• alluring
• bewitching
• transporting
• dazzling
• enchanting
• absorbing
• carrying away
• ravishing
• mesmerizing
• immersing
• hypnotizing
• busying
• influencing
• entrancing
• engaging
• affecting
• reaching
• stirring
• biasing
• enrapturing
• engrossing
• enthralling
• gripping
• catching up
• swaying
• impacting
• enwrapping
• coloring
• bemusing
• touching
• telling (on)
• moving
• striking

Dissimilar Words

• deterring
• discouraging
• dissuading
• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• palling
• jading
• underwhelming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attracting

Verb

Airborne wind energy is attracting international interest because winds at higher altitudes can be stronger and more consistent than those near the surface. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

The results suggest that even a president with an extraordinary gift for attracting attention cannot necessarily lend that gift to someone else. — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

For African investors and technology founders, the hope will be that OPay’s setback proves an isolated complication rather than another obstacle to attracting international public-market capital. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

With summer temperatures soaring past 45°C, nine of the city’s biggest malls were converted into indoor running routes between June and September, attracting 100,000 participants. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Fortunately, Democrats have no shortage of policy priorities that could improve Americans’ lives while attracting broad bipartisan support. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Once the eggs hatch, the maggots burrow into the animal’s flesh and feed, enlarging the wound and attracting more flies. — Eric Michel, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

The full record includes real accomplishments, like restoring a depleted franchise to playoff relevance, attracting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, adding James Harden and recovering substantial draft capital after that era unraveled. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Its molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and stimulate new production, Scott explains; applied topically, the protein acts more like a humectant (water-attracting substance), helping to retain moisture. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026