attractive
adjective
at·trac·tive
ə-ˈtrak-tiv 
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2
: having or relating to the power to attract
attractive forces between molecules
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of attractive in a Sentence
An attractive woman greeted us at the door.
The camera has many attractive features at a very attractive price.
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That's because contestants reportedly eat before taping because — obviously — no one looks attractive chopping on camera.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
But shares can also dip as higher yields on competing, lower-risk assets look more attractive.
—Jeff Goertzen, Orange County Register, 8 July 2024
Space systems are particularly attractive targets because their hardware cannot be easily upgraded once launched, and this insecurity worsens over time.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
Currency depreciation in Norway and Sweden have made those countries more attractive to foreigners.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 July 2024
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
But shares can also dip as higher yields on competing, lower-risk assets look more attractive.
—Jeff Goertzen, Orange County Register, 8 July 2024
Space systems are particularly attractive targets because their hardware cannot be easily upgraded once launched, and this insecurity worsens over time.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
Currency depreciation in Norway and Sweden have made those countries more attractive to foreigners.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 July 2024
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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attractive
adjective
at·trac·tive
ə-ˈtrak-tiv
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun
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