Attractive

Pronunciation: /əˈtræktɪv/

Definitions of attractive

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'attractive' describes something that is pleasing or appealing

Example Sentences

A1 She is very attractive.

A2 The new restaurant in town is very attractive.

B1 The job offer came with an attractive salary package.

B2 The design of the new smartphone is very attractive to consumers.

C1 The company's attractive benefits package is a big draw for potential employees.

C2 The attractive architecture of the historic building caught the attention of many tourists.

Examples of attractive in a Sentence

formal The company is looking to hire attractive candidates for the new marketing positions.

informal I think the new restaurant in town is really attractive, we should check it out.

slang That new car is so attractive, I wish I could afford it.

figurative Her ideas were so attractive that everyone in the room was drawn to her.

Grammatical Forms of attractive

• past tense: attracted
• plural: attractives
• comparative: more attractive
• superlative: most attractive
• present tense: attracts
• future tense: will attract
• perfect tense: has attracted
• continuous tense: is attracting
• singular: attractive
• positive degree: attractive
• infinitive: to attract
• gerund: attracting
• participle: attracting

Origin and Evolution of attractive

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'attractive' originated from the Latin word 'attractivus', which is derived from the verb 'attrahere' meaning 'to draw or pull towards'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'attractive' has evolved to not only describe physical beauty but also to encompass qualities that draw people in or captivate them in various ways.