Definitions

taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

communicable

Synonyms

STRONG

catching pandemic

WEAK

communicative contagious expansive infectious transferable transmittable

ADJECTIVE

attractive

Synonyms

STRONG

alluring beckoning bewitching captivating charming enchanting engaging enthralling enticing fair fascinating fetching interesting inviting looker lovely luring pleasing prepossessing stunning sweet tantalizing teasing tempting winning

WEAK

adorable agreeable beautiful comely glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome hunky magnetic mesmeric pleasant pretty provocative seductive winsome

Antonyms

STRONG

boring disenchanting homely repellent repulsive ugly unattractive

Example Sentences

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The 32-year-old had taken the precaution of taking her children to stay with family members who lived on higher ground because of the continuous rain, but even they were affected by the rising waters.

From BBC

Arsenal had started the match extremely well, taking the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez put the ball into his own net in the 29th minute.

From BBC

In Vilnius, Zelensky was taking part in a ceremony to commemorate the 1863 uprising in Poland and Lithuania against Tsarist Russia.

From Barron's

"President Costa is in New Delhi for the 16th EU-India summit taking place on Tuesday," the EU Council said on X.

From Barron's

Let us know your thoughts by taking this short survey.

From The Wall Street Journal

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