Word
fetching
Phoneticsfetch·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/
UK/fˈɛtʃɪŋ/
Literary
Definition
v. attractive or pleasing to look at. You use this to describe someone or something that looks very nice or charming.
v. attractive or pleasing in appearance; charming. Often used to describe a person's appearance or the aesthetic quality of an object.
Examples
“She wore a fetching blue dress to the party.”
“The old house had a fetching garden that made it look much larger than it actually was.”
“While the car was certainly functional, its fetching design and vibrant color made it a favorite among the local collectors.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a fetching blue dress to the party.”
contextual
“The old house had a fetching garden that made it look much larger than it actually was.”
complex
“While the car was certainly functional, its fetching design and vibrant color made it a favorite among the local collectors.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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