Definitions

attractive

[uh-trak-tiv] / əˈtræk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

appealing, drawing attention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alluring beautiful charming engaging enticing fair glamorous good-looking gorgeous handsome interesting inviting lovely pleasant pleasing tempting

WEAK

adorable agreeable beckoning bewitching captivating comely enchanting enthralling fascinating fetching hunky looker luring magnetic mesmeric prepossessing pretty provocative seductive stunning taking tantalizing teasing winning winsome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring disagreeable disenchanting disgusting dull homely offensive repulsive ugly unattractive undesirable

WEAK

repellent unappealing

Example Sentences

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Some experts, including Space Capital’s Chad Anderson, have said that it could drive up interest in other space stocks, making them more attractive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

As Albert Brooks said in “Broadcast News”: “What do you think the devil is going to look like if he’s around … he will be attractive, he’ll be nice and helpful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She explains that girls recognise how quickly their position becomes tied to ideas about how attractive they appear to men, and they are also aware that this can put their safety at risk.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

In investor terms, it looks a lot more attractive than hoping for a rebound in discretionary big-ticket spending tied to the property market.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Anywhere else, Yolanda would find him extremely attractive, but here on a lonely road, with the sky growing darker by seconds, his good looks seem dangerous, a lure to catch her off her guard.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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