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 flood of cash — with sky-high profit margins — only makes its turf more attractive. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 But critics contend his progressive, some would call it socialist, approach to government has made Aurora less attractive to business and economic development. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 The remaining capital can be returned to shareholders or allowed to earn a government-security yield until a more attractive opportunity arises. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Gold hit a high above $5,300 in January but dropped to around $4,000 in June as rising rates made interest-bearing investments more attractive. — Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 23 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
  • This year’s sale is also ripe with small space-friendly gems like the Sanders Reversible sectional and Sven loveseat, both with handsome designs that can speak volumes in a living room of any size.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms The 160 rooms and suites strike a balance between modern style and island charm, with leafy wallpaper, handsome headboards, and artwork by local artists that nod to Key West’s quirky spirit—think roosters and vintage island scenes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Ry then finds unexpected love with charismatic Spanish local Julian (played by Fernando Lindez).
    — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whether by Curry’s charismatic nature or through a perfectionist drive to study, the late artist understood how to expand almost any creative assignment.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 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 house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Reading those album titles while simultaneously listening to Casey Kasem on American Top 40 was a seductive Sunday-morning pop speedball.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive

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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractive. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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