attractive

Definition

  • adjective: having a pleasing appearance
  • adjective: having or relating to the power to 'attract'
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: alluring, inviting, pleasing

Examples

  • It is a very 'attractive' [='appealing'] offer/proposition, but I can't accept it at this time.

  • I've never really found him 'attractive'. [=I have never been attracted to him]

  • His ideas are 'attractive to' many people. [=many people like his ideas]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh well, yes, that's... That's clearly terrific. No! No, that's bad! Why do you think that's great? The psychiatrist is a very... attractive lady? - I see... She's of the female... - Genre? Yes. A Dr. Melfi to your Tony Soprano? She's a glamorous old woman. Oh, the things you could learn (..)
    2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6