Attractively: meaning, definitions and examples

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attractively

 

[ əˈtræktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing the manner in which something is done

In a way that is pleasing or appealing to the senses or aesthetic sense.

Synonyms

appealingly, charmingly, enticingly

Examples of usage

  • She smiled attractively at him.
  • The house was attractively decorated for the party.
Context #2 | Adverb

describing the appearance or presentation of something

In a way that is visually pleasing or enticing.

Synonyms

alluringly, beautifully, elegantly

Examples of usage

  • The dress was attractively cut and styled.
  • The brochure was attractively designed.

Translations

Translations of the word "attractively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atraentemente

🇮🇳 आकर्षक रूप से

🇩🇪 attraktiv

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 привабливо

🇵🇱 atrakcyjnie

🇯🇵 魅力的に (miryokuteki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière attrayante

🇪🇸 atractivamente

🇹🇷 çekici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매력적으로 (maeryeokjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل جذاب

🇨🇿 atraktivně

🇸🇰 atraktívne

🇨🇳 有吸引力地 (yǒu xīyǐnlì de)

🇸🇮 privlačno

🇮🇸 aðlaðandi

🇰🇿 тартымды түрде

🇬🇪 მიმზიდველად

🇦🇿 cəzbedici şəkildə

🇲🇽 atractivamente

Etymology

The word 'attractively' is derived from the verb 'attract', which comes from the Latin word 'attractus', meaning 'drawn to'. The adverb form 'attractively' has been in use since the 17th century to describe something that is appealing or visually pleasing.

See also: attract, attraction, attractions, attractive, attractiveness, attractor, attrition, unattractive, unattractively, unattractiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,050, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.