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at·trac·tive

attractive

 
 
pronunciation:
traek tihv
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having qualities that attract people.
Her smile and her cheerfulness are what make her an attractive person.With its brown walls and tiny windows, the room wasn't very attractive.
synonyms:
charming, winning
antonyms:
repellent
similar words:
agreeable, enchanting, fascinating, magnetic, nice, pretty
definition 2: able to gain the attention or admiration of others because of having nice looks.
My dad says my mom is a very attractive woman.
synonyms:
good-looking, pretty
antonyms:
homely, plain, ugly, unsightly
similar words:
agreeable, beautiful, becoming, charming, lovely, nice, picturesque, stunning
derivations: attractively (adv.), attractiveness (n.)
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