attractive
Translation
attractive, appealing, good-looking, charming
Examples
She is a very attractive woman.
She is a very attractive woman.
They made me an attractive offer.
They made me an attractive offer.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) attractive ((person/thing)) pleasing to the eye or mind He is an attractive man.
attractive ((to sb.)) causing interest or pleasure to sb. The idea is attractive to many young people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appealing, charming, beautiful; Antonyms: unattractive, repulsive
Etymology
From the verb 'attract' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', meaning 'tending to'.
Memory Tips
Something 'attractive' is 'act-ive' in pulling your attention towards it.