Fetching: meaning, definitions and examples

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fetching

 

[ หˆfษ›tสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

present participle of fetch.

Examples of usage

  • He was fetching water from the well.
  • She is fetching the ball from the field.
Context #2 | Noun

attractive appearance

very attractive or pleasing in a way that inspires love or affection.

Synonyms

appealing, charming, enticing.

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Word Description / Examples
fetching

Used to describe something or someone that is attractive in a pleasant and charming way. Often used in a light-hearted or playful context.

  • She wore a fetching red dress that turned heads at the party.
  • The dog had a fetching look with its bright eyes and wagging tail.
charming

Describes someone or something that has a delightful and pleasing quality, often associated with charisma and warmth.

  • The little village was charming with its cobblestone streets and quaint shops.
  • He has a charming smile that makes everyone feel welcome.
appealing

Refers to something that draws positive interest or attention, often because it is attractive or pleasing. Can also be used to describe ideas or concepts that seem desirable.

  • The dessert menu looked particularly appealing after a long meal.
  • He made an appealing argument for changing the company's policy.
enticing

Used to describe something that is very attractive and tempting, often in a way that is difficult to resist. Can sometimes have a slightly seductive or manipulative connotation.

  • The bakery's window display was enticing, filled with freshly baked pastries.
  • The offer was enticing, but she suspected there might be hidden costs.

Examples of usage

  • She has a fetching smile.
  • The dress she wore was very fetching.

Translations

Translations of the word "fetching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น buscando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช holen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengambil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ๅพ—ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcupรฉration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recuperando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท getirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ ธ์˜ค๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฑุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naฤรญtรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naฤรญtanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Žทๅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridobivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™tirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recuperaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'fetching' originated from Middle English 'fecchen', meaning 'to go and bring back'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of being attractive or pleasing. The usage of 'fetching' in the context of appearance became popular in the 19th century.

See also: fetch.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,812, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.