Words / B2

uh-TRAKT-iv/əˈtræktɪv/

Attractive means pleasant to look at, or interesting and worth considering: an attractive offer, an attractive idea. Good-looking is everyday for people; appealing is a close synonym for both looks and ideas. Attract is the verb. In speech, nice-looking or tempting is often enough. Use it for jobs, prices, and plans as well as faces — that second sense is very common at B2.

Meaning

Pleasant to look at, or interesting and worth considering.

Examples

• “The job offer was attractive because of the hours.”
• “The hours made the job attractive, even though the pay was average.”
• “The cover is attractive, but the argument inside is thin.”

Good to know

Good-looking, or worth considering (an attractive offer). Everyday: appealing / tempting. Verb: attract. Not only about faces.

Near in meaning

appealing

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