I. ə.ˈtraktiv, -ēv also -əv adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French attractif, from Late Latin attractivus, from Latin attractus + -ivus -ive
1.
a. : able to cause (a person or animal) to approach by influencing the will or appealing to the senses
a sanctuary attractive to birds
b. : able to draw to itself objects not attached to it
attractive powers of a magnet
2. : having qualities that arouse interest, pleasure, or affection in the observer : pleasing
an attractive personality
goods attractive in price or quality
: handsome or pleasing in appearance
• at·tract·ive·ly -tə̇vlē, -li adverb
• at·tract·ive·ness -tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv- noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English
archaic : attraction