attractive

Everyday

1. Attractive means pleasant to look at, good-looking or pretty: "an attractive garden". tree →
2. Attractive means interesting or appealing, making you want it: "an attractive offer". tree →
3. In science, an attractive force pulls things towards each other, like magnetism or gravity. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and adverts, attractive prices or offers are meant to tempt buyers. In science, magnets have attractive forces between opposite poles (north and south attract). In stories, attractive describes a nice-looking person, place or idea. Phrases: attractive offer, attractive price, attractive to, an attractive idea.

Examples

• The garden looks attractive with all its flowers. tree →
• A half-price sale is an attractive offer. tree →
• Opposite poles of magnets are attractive; they pull together. tree →
• The idea of a day off was very attractive. tree →
• The bright colours are attractive to bees. tree →
• The new park is an attractive place for families. tree →
• A fine coat is not always an indication of an attractive mind. tree →

Note

Comparison with more and most. Verb: attract; noun: attraction. Opposite: unattractive. In science: attract = pull together; repel = push apart.