Synonyms of attractive
30 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for attractive is taking. Other synonyms of attractive are magnetic, fascinating, winning, appealing and inviting. The opposite of attractive is ugly.
Synonyms and similar words for attractive
adjectiveCausing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
- magneticHaving the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
adjectivePleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.
- beautifulPossessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- alluringHaving the power to allure.
- appealingHaving appeal; attractive.
- appetizing
- attracting
- catchy
- bewitchingEnchanting.
- captivatingVery beautiful or attractive.
- charming
- coyingEnticing.
- desirableSexually attractive.
- enchantingHaving the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.
- engagingCharming; attractive, especially of a manner or behaviour.
- enticingThat entices; alluring; attractive; charming.
- exciting
- fascinatingHaving interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.
- fetchingAttractive; pleasant to regard.
- heart-throbbingWith the heart beating quickly from exertion or emotional reaction to a situation; causing the heart to beat so.
- invitingAlluring; tempting; attractive.
- prepossessingTending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive.
- seducingSeductive.
- seductiveAttractive, alluring, tempting.
- takingAlluring; attractive.
- temptingAttractive, appealing, enticing.
- winningAttractive.
- winsomeCharming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
- enticive rareSynonym of enticing.
- illecebrous formal, obsoleteTending to attract; enticing.
- witching archaic
Opposite of attractive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unattractive
- repellingAn act by which something is repelled; repulsion.
- unalluringNot alluring.
- unenticingNot enticing; unprepossessing.
Meaning of attractive
- adjective Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
- adjective Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.
- adjective Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.
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Questions about synonyms of attractive
- What is another word for attractive?
- Attractive has 30 synonyms on Word.ws, such as taking, magnetic, fascinating, winning, appealing, inviting, beautiful and tempting.
- What is the opposite of attractive?
- The opposite of attractive is ugly.
- What does attractive mean?
- Attractive means causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.
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