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 Investors love low rates, when borrowing is cheaper and companies’ outlooks become more attractive. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 This is where structure matters, creating discipline and preventing organizations from pursuing every attractive opportunity while losing sight of their core identity. — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 And as careers in skilled trades become more attractive alternatives to four-year degrees, fewer high school graduates are choosing to go straight to college. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Activities are also in abundance, ranking fifth for recreation in the nation and is particularly attractive to bingo players. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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
  • Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Clean windows bring more light into a home and make the view more appealing.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • South Korea created a system that catches things early, making a Seoul wellness trip highly appealing for international visitors.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The tower stands, a handsome ruin and a relic of a more optimistic age.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • On the eve of her 30th birthday, a rare night out leads her to Boyd Davenport (Noah Fearnley), handsome, heir to a billionaire family fortune and Nashville’s most eligible bachelor.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • So much so that a charismatic friend (Holly Sabiston) in Austin, Texas, put me in touch with another friend of hers, Laura Dunn, who was making a documentary film about Wendell and his vision.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Based on its trailer, Wild Horse Nine, which premieres in competition on September 3, seems to find McDonagh back in his sweet spot, helming a pitch-black comedy about two charismatic men wrestling with their dark pasts.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Continue down Main Street in Catskill to find tons of the cute shops upstate New York is known for, in particular Stay Forever for gifts, Spike’s for records, and Magpie for used books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The neighborhood Located on the Bodrum peninsula, Türkbükü is a charming seaside village, just 15 minutes away by car and out of earshot from Bodrum’s bustling centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Among the house’s charming features were a wraparound porch, a custom library, and an attic converted into a bedroom for their daughter, Chelsea, who turned one year old during the Clinton family’s two-year residency at the house.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.
    — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • While well-known for a number of onscreen roles, including Wadsworth in Clue, Curry is most associated with playing the mad, seductive scientist in the 1975 Rocky Horror film.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Chocolate may have seductive ingredients like fat and sugar, but the chocolate bar doesn’t change its recipe based on who is eating it.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive

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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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