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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They all have offerings that look more attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Rogers: Get what, that he is attractive or ...?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The biggest question is whether the significant capital being deployed into AI and data-center infrastructure ultimately generates attractive returns,” said Mona Mahajan, head of investment strategy at Edward Jones.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Baxter: On the field, the U.S. needs to get beyond the round of 16, something it’s done just once since World War II. And it needs to play attractive soccer in doing so.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I read my horoscope out loud, “Popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You are often ostentatious and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or Dog early, but never a Rat.”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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