Attractive
Definition
Attractive is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is appealing or pleasing in appearance, personality, or effect. It often implies a positive quality that draws interest or admiration.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtræk.tɪv/
- Respelling: uh-TRAK-tiv
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtræk.tɪv/
- Respelling: uh-TRAK-tiv
Etymology
The word "attractive" originates from the Latin term "attractivus," which means "capable of drawing or pulling toward." Derived from "attrahere" (to draw or pull), it entered Middle English in the 14th century, maintaining a sense of appeal or allure.
Derivatives
- Attract (verb)
- Attraction (noun)
- Attractiveness (noun)
- Unattractive (adjective)
- Attractively (adverb)
Synonyms
- Appealing
- Charming
- Alluring
Antonyms
- Unattractive
- Repulsive
- Unappealing
Usage
The term "attractive" is commonly used to describe people, objects, or ideas that have qualities appealing to the senses or mind. For example, "She has an attractive smile," or "The house was located in an attractive neighborhood."
Related Terms
- Appeal: The quality of being attractive or interesting.
- Charm: A quality that attracts admiration or affection.
- Beauty: A combination of qualities that provide pleasure to the senses or mind.
Detailed Definitions
Adjective
- Pleasing or appealing to the senses: Refers to a quality that draws interest or admiration, often visually.
- Example: "The garden was filled with attractive flowers and plants."
- Having qualities that draw interest or admiration: Used to describe someone or something that captivates or holds attention.
- Example: "He found her personality very attractive."
attractive
The attractive woman walked into the room, immediately capturing the attention of all the people present.
She wore an attractive dress to the party.
She had an attractive smile that lit up the room.
🇨🇳 Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
- 有吸引力 (when referring to something appealing or charming)
- IPA: /jǒu xī yǐn lì/
- Respelling: yǒu xī-yǐn-lì
- 美观 (when referring to appearance or visually pleasing)
- IPA: /měi guān/
- Respelling: měi-guān
🇮🇳 Hindi
- आकर्षक (general term for attractive)
- IPA: /ɑː.kər.ʂək/
- Respelling: ākărṣak
- सुंदर (when referring to beauty or prettiness)
- IPA: /sʊndər/
- Respelling: sundar
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Atractivo (for both people and things)
- IPA: /atɾaˈktibo/
- Respelling: a-tra-ktee-vo
- Encantador (when something or someone is charming)
- IPA: /enkanˈtador/
- Respelling: en-can-ta-dor
🇫🇷 French
- Attrayant
- IPA: /atʁɛ.jɑ̃/
- Respelling: at-ray-an
- Séduisant
- IPA: /se.dɥi.zɑ̃/
- Respelling: say-dwee-zan
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- جاذب
- IPA: /ˈʒaːðib/
- Respelling: jaazhib
- مغري
- IPA: /muɣ.riː/
- Respelling: mughrī
🇧🇩 Bengali
- আকর্ষণীয়
- IPA: /akorʃoɳiːj/
- Respelling: akorshoniyo
- প্রিয়
- IPA: /prijo/
- Respelling: priyo
🇷🇺 Russian
- Привлекательный
- IPA: /ˌprʲivlʲɪˈkatʲɪlʲnɨj/
- Respelling: privlekatel'nyy
- Очаровательный
- IPA: /ɐʧɐˈrovətʲɪlʲnɨj/
- Respelling: ocharovatel'nyy
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Atraente
- IPA: /ɐ.tɾɐ.ˈẽ.tɨ/
- Respelling: a-tra-en-te
- Encantador
- IPA: /ẽ.kɐ̃.taˈdoɾ/
- Respelling: en-can-ta-dor
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Menarik
- IPA: /məˈnariʔ/
- Respelling: me-na-rik
- Menawan
- IPA: /məˈnawan/
- Respelling: me-nawan
🇩🇪 German
- Attraktiv
- IPA: /atrakˈtiːf/
- Respelling: a-trak-teef
- Anziehend
- IPA: /ˈan.t͡siː.ənt/
- Respelling: an-tsee-end
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 魅力的 (generally charming or captivating)
- IPA: /mi.ɾjo.ku.te.ki/
- Respelling: miryokuteki
- 美しい (beautiful, often used for appearance)
- IPA: /u.t͡su.ɕi.i/
- Respelling: utsukushii
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Hấp dẫn
- IPA: /həːp ʔɗɛ̂nˀ˦ˀ˥/
- Respelling: hap dẫn
- Đẹp
- IPA: /ɗɛp˧˧/
- Respelling: đẹp
🇰🇷 Korean
- 매력적인
- IPA: /mæː.ɾjʌk.d͡ʑi.gʌn/
- Respelling: maeryeokjeogin
- 아름다운
- IPA: /a.ɾʌm.da.un/
- Respelling: areumdaun
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Çekici
- IPA: /tʃeˈkidʒi/
- Respelling: che-kijee
- Alımlı
- IPA: /aːˈlɯm.lɯ/
- Respelling: a-lım-lı
🇵🇰 Urdu
- خوشنما
- IPA: /xʊʃ.nəˈmaː/
- Respelling: khushnuma
- دلکش
- IPA: /dɪlˈkæʃ/
- Respelling: dilkash
