Attracive: meaning, definitions and examples

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attracive

 

[ əˈtraktɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general appeal

Attractive refers to the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses. It generally implies an aesthetic or personal charm that draws others in. This term can be applied to physical appearance, personality traits, or other attributes that elicit interest or admiration.

Synonyms

alluring, appealing, captivating, charming

Examples of usage

  • She had an attractive smile.
  • The garden was particularly attractive in spring.
  • His attractive personality made him popular among his peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "attracive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atraente

🇮🇳 आकर्षक

🇩🇪 attraktiv

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 привабливий

🇵🇱 atrakcyjny

🇯🇵 魅力的な

🇫🇷 attrayant

🇪🇸 atractivo

🇹🇷 çekici

🇰🇷 매력적인

🇸🇦 جذاب

🇨🇿 atraktivní

🇸🇰 atraktívny

🇨🇳 吸引人的

🇸🇮 privlačen

🇮🇸 aðlaðandi

🇰🇿 тартымды

🇬🇪 მხიარული

🇦🇿 cazibədar

🇲🇽 atractivo

Word origin

The word 'attractive' comes from the Latin 'attractivus', meaning 'drawing near, drawing together', which itself is derived from 'attractus', the past participle of 'attrahere'. 'Attrahere' is composed of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'tractus' meaning 'pulled, dragged'. The evolution of the term reflects the idea of drawing people in, whether through physical allure or appealing characteristics. In Middle English, the term began to be used more broadly in the context of appealing qualities in both objects and people. The transition from a physical notion of attraction to a broader social and personal appeal marks the development of its modern usage. As culture and aesthetics evolved, so did the connotations associated with attractiveness, expanding to encompass not just physical traits but also charisma and personality attributes.