Attractive meaning

What does “attractive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“attractive” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm.

attractive

adjective

  1. pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

    “a remarkably attractive young man”

    “an attractive personality”

    Oppositesunattractive
  2. having power to arouse interest

    “an attractive opportunity”

    “the job is attractive because of the pay”

  3. having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull

    “an attractive force”

    Oppositesrepulsive

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University