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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAttractive
/əˈtræk.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Causing interest or pleasure; pleasing or appealing to the senses.
"She wore an attractive red dress to the gala." - 2
Having features or qualities that create a positive impression or draw favorable consideration.
"The company offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word derives from the Late Latin 'attractivus', formed from the past participle stem of 'attrahere' (to draw to, pull toward), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'trahere' (to draw). Entering Middle English and later modern English usage via French in the 16th century, its meaning initially related to physical or magnetic pulling forces before shifting predominantly toward aesthetic appeal and personal charm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Attractive" is said worldwide
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attractif
Transliteration: /a.tʁak.tif/
"Cette offre d'emploi est particulièrement attractive."
attraktiv
Transliteration: /aˈtʁaktɪf/
"Das historische Stadtzentrum ist sehr attraktiv für Touristen."
attraente
Transliteration: /attratˈtɛnte/
"Hanno trovato una soluzione molto attraente."
atractivo
Transliteration: /a.tɾakˈti.βo/
"El proyecto tiene un diseño muy atractivo."
atrativo
Transliteration: /a.tɾaˈtʃi.vu/
"Os preços da loja estão muito atrativos esta semana."
आकर्षक
Transliteration: ākarṣak
"यह बाग़ बहुत आकर्षक है।"
有吸引力的
Transliteration: yǒu xīyǐn lì de
"这份工作薪水很高，非常有吸引力。"
매력적인
Transliteration: maeryeokjeogin
"그녀는 매력적인 미소를 가지고 있다."
魅力的な
Transliteration: miryokuteki na
"その街には魅力的な観光スポットがたくさんあります。"
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