attractive
- 01 A2 Elementary
pleasant to look at, especially when talking about a person's appearance.
pleasing or appealing to the senses; aesthetically pleasing, particularly regarding human physical appearance.
Simple“She is a very attractive woman with a kind smile.”
In context“The portrait depicted an attractive young man whose features were softened by the warm afternoon light of the studio.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
having qualities that make you want to accept something or find out more about it.
having qualities that arouse interest, pleasure, or admiration; providing a compelling reason to choose a particular option.
Simple“The company offered him a very attractive salary and a new car.”
In context“The proposed merger became increasingly attractive to shareholders as the potential for global expansion became clear.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
having a natural force that pulls things toward it.
possessing the inherent physical property of attraction, such as magnetism or gravity.
Simple“The attractive force between the two magnets was very strong.”
In context“The experiment measured the attractive gravitational pull exerted by the massive lead spheres on the smaller test weights.”
Usage particularly attractive
From Middle French attractif, from Late Latin attractīvus, equivalent to attract + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.