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at·tract·ive
I. \ə.ˈtraktiv, -ēv also -əv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French attractif, from Late Latin attractivus, from Latin attractus + -ivus -ive
1.
a. : able to cause (a person or animal) to approach by influencing the will or appealing to the senses
< a sanctuary attractive to birds >
b. : able to draw to itself objects not attached to it
< attractive powers of a magnet >
2. : having qualities that arouse interest, pleasure, or affection in the observer : pleasing
< an attractive personality >
< goods attractive in price or quality >
: handsome or pleasing in appearance
• at·tract·ive·ly \-tə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• at·tract·ive·ness \-tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv-\ noun -es
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English
archaic : attraction |