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Attractive I Find əˈtræktɪv Make Adjective Woman John

Word3 attractive
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /əˈtræktɪv/ /əˈtræktɪv/
Example
  • an attractive woman
  • i like john but i don't find him attractive physically.
  • i find men look more attractive as they age.
  • a big house with an attractive garden
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attractive

(adjective)/əˈtræktɪv/ /əˈtræktɪv/
  1. pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
    • an attractive woman
    • I like John but I don't find him attractive physically.
    • I find men look more attractive as they age.
  2. pleasant
    • a big house with an attractive garden
    • Your new glasses are very attractive.
    • Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting.
    • That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality.
    • The city itself is very attractive.
  3. having features or qualities that make something seem interesting and worth having
    • SYNONYM appealing
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/appealing
    • an attractive offer/proposition/option
    • Proposed improvements will make these areas attractive to first-time buyers.
    • They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates.
    • The deal is said to be particularly attractive to investors.

    Extra Examples

    • Schools must try to make science more attractive to youngsters.
    • The policy is superficially attractive, but unlikely to work.
    • This is an idea that I find very attractive.
    • This is not an economically attractive option for many farmers.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (in the sense ‘absorbent’): from French attractif, -ive, from late Latin attractivus, from the verb attrahere, from ad- ‘to’ + trahere ‘draw’.
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