attractive
adjective
at·trac·tive
ə-ˈtrak-tiv 
1
2
: having or relating to the power to attract
attractive forces between molecules
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun
Examples of attractive in a Sentence
An attractive woman greeted us at the door.
The camera has many attractive features at a very attractive price.
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Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500
This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 July 2025
By that point, more clubs might find his contract terms – which include a $21 million club option for 2027 – more attractive.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for attractive
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“Attractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attractive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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attractive
adjective
at·trac·tive
ə-ˈtrak-tiv
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun
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