Definitions for attractive
əˈtræk tɪvat·trac·tive

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. attractive(adj)

   pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

   "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"

2. attractive(adj)

   having power to arouse interest

   "an attractive opportunity"; "the job is attractive because of the pay"

3. attractive(a)(adj)

   having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull

   "an attractive force";

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. attractive(Adjective)

   Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

2. attractive(Adjective)

   Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.

   That's a very attractive offer.

3. attractive(Adjective)

   Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

   He is an attractive fellow with a trim figure.

Origin: From attractivus.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Attractive(adj)

   having the power or quality of attracting or drawing; as, the attractive force of bodies

2. Attractive(adj)

   attracting or drawing by moral influence or pleasurable emotion; alluring; inviting; pleasing

3. Attractive(noun)

   that which attracts or draws; an attraction; an allurement

Origin: [Cf. F. attractif.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'attractive' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2019

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'attractive' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2795

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'attractive' in Adjectives Frequency: #266

How to pronounce attractive?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say attractive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of attractive in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of attractive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of attractive in a Sentence

1. Martin Lehmann:

   Clariant is an attractive bride.

2. James Cunniffe:

   But the rates are clearly attractive.

3. Heidi Richardson:

   Valuations are looking much more attractive.

4. Ingrid Weir:

   Insecurity isn't an attractive quality in a man.

5. Chief Executive John Watson:

   We think it's an asset that'll be very attractive.

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