"attractive" meaning in English

See attractive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /əˈtræktɪv/ Audio: en-us-attractive.ogg [US] Forms: attractive [positive], more attractive [comparative], most attractive [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If people or things are attractive, you like them because you think they are good, beautiful, etc.
    Sense id: simple-attractive-en-adj-YNUvYoRS
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          "text": "People buy the make-up and stuff they see on television to make them appear more attractive."
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          "text": "The offer was very attractive, but he couldn't agree."
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