attractive

adjective

ə-ˈtrak-tiv How to pronounce attractive (audio)
Definition of attractivenext
1
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at generally the star of a TV commercial is an attractive person

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2
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract world travel has always been very attractive to me

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Recent Examples of attractive But the sleek-looking showroom and an attractive prototype still face a production reality check. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 As long as the United States underwrote European security and welcomed Europe’s integration with its economy, that offer was an attractive one. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Rising furniture replacement costs make a low-cost topper an attractive way to refresh an aging couch rather than invest in new seating. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Apparently, as Ted Bundy, Kip’s been Paused since last night, hiding under the porch of an attractive law student who’s suddenly on to him. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractive
  1. beautiful
  2. appealing
  3. handsome
  4. charismatic
  5. cute
  6. charming
  7. lovely
  8. seductive
Adjective
  • Beyond cooking, Relota Luczo takes a shot of Furtuna Skin’s LXR06 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on an empty stomach each morning to maintain her beautiful skin.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Give the cake a final shake of fresh nutmeg for a beautiful presentation.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • But his presence, his apparent delight as adults in scuba suits shoot themselves out of helicopters in pursuit of gold, is part of what makes the show so appealing.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of the appealing aspects of building an NFL stadium in Inglewood was the speed with which a development agreement could be assembled and approved.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Skarsgård’s wicker man is tall, blonde and handsome on the outside, but hollow by design.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Dyrholm plays the charismatic leader Ruth Evensen (now Ruth Kristiansen) who led Fathers House since the 1990s until its official closure as a religious congregation in 2013.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Getting support for measures to save charismatic species can be easier than for others, however.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • At their on-screen meet cute, Apatow hands Bamford $500 cash just to pitch her on her own documentary.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The showstopper is a very cute idea where each baker has to make a dessert cart with at least three classic desserts on it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The charming downtown Banff is about two miles down the road; the hotel offers a free shuttle into town every 30 minutes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fisher lived in a charming Spanish-style estate high up in the Hollywood Hills, and her mom, at Fisher’s behest, moved into the neighboring cottage.
    — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Amenities and experiences The alfresco pool is lovely, but ongoing construction in the area at the moment is a bit of an eyesore.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe the two can take the nips out on a lovely date to the Wicker 4DX screenings later this month.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • The rising Slovak star made an impression, leading a troupe of dancers for a seductive performance with all the hallmarks of a wild night down at the Moulin Rouge.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The classic villain has the ability to control plants and often controls people’s minds using seductive pheromones.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of seductive

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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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