/əˈtræktɪv/
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Meaning
Nice to look at, or interesting in a way that pulls people towards it.
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Word origin
From Latin attrahere, meaning to pull towards; attractive things pull our eyes towards them.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- attrahere
- English cognates
- attract, tractor
Examples
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Attractive means nice to look at.
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Places and things can be attractive, not only people.
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An attractive offer or idea is one that pulls you in and makes you want it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 7: attractive, uh-oh, ally and 7 more words.