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 number of people taking this dangerous route each year peaked in 2022 when more than 45,000 people made the journey.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

I do advise couples to have some — at the very least — preliminary discussions about finances before taking their romance to the wedding chapel, synagogue or registry office.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Chip and memory stocks weren’t the only sector taking off on Tuesday as space stocks soared.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When she’s not out reporting or taking photographs, you can find her at the movies, attending shows or checking out new restaurants with friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Fin-Kedinn was taking no chances with the bear.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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