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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The returns have been attractive, but patience has been required to achieve solid returns for long periods.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Insurance professionals call this the “zero return” structure, which is why hybrid policies can seem more attractive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Walmart’s post-earnings selloff offers an attractive entry point for long-term investors, despite some earnings disappointment.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For investors bullish on golf’s future, Callaway might be the more attractive entry point given its lingering discount over its competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This had nothing to do with my being attractive in any remarkable way.

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

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