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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In our view, ServiceNow profiles many attractive investment traits.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Valuations achieved in recent metallurgical-coal asset sales have been attractive, and the royalty structure in Queensland is unlikely to change until at least 2032, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In Chatterjee’s view, both optical suppliers look more attractive than before, and upside will likely continue for CPO and other optical-networking components that the companies offer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

These prolonged dry periods reduced water availability and made locations without dependable water sources less attractive for large-scale hunting activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Even Ma’s notion for me to get to know James Wong, who might be young and as attractive as Anna May, felt so wrong.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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