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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This is the 10th time that the Parole Board has considered her case, with hearings for the latest review taking place in January and May.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Obviously, I’m taking it day by day and just trying to enjoy the experience,” said Gutiérrez about the opportunity to play for Mexico at the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

When managers suspect their remote workers are taking “soft” off days:

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

"Athletes have been taking to social media and using it ambitiously to cultivate followings, to strike brand deals, to make money, to leverage their popularity."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

‘What is it?’ said Renn, taking a pull at the waterskin.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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