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 Strong demand for air freight and long Airbus and Boeing delivery backlogs are making passenger-to-freighter conversions an attractive way to get more value from existing aircraft. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Amenities and experiences As attractive as its accommodations are, Glen Oaks’s most compelling feature is its outdoor setting, which showcases Big Sur’s grandeur. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The group also had to include stocks with limited momentum and attractive valuations selling for less than 20 times expected earnings over the next year. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Barr will portray Duane’s oldest son, Calvin Whitlock, an attractive and ambitious man who’s been driven out of the business of auto racing for good and doesn’t like to be reminded of it. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 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
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • To me, a road trip is still one of the most appealing ways of exploring the USA.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Stitched brown leather makes for a handsome addition to any home bar cart, especially when they’re housed in a Georg Jensen stainless steel case.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • His Hammness does show up, tongue planted firmly in his photogenic cheek, and reminds you that nobody does handsome-guy self-mockery better than Jon Hamm.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker wrote the script, which follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • Not just for his good looks, strong vocals, and charismatic performances, but also for his pretty funny content, especially when trolling the fans.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
    — Parents, Parents, 3 July 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Her styling was chic, often minimal, deceptively simple, always elegant and seductive to the eye.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of seductive

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