"attractively" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /əˈtræktɪvli/ Audio: attractively marco.wav [UK]
Etymology: attractive + -ly Etymology templates: {{ety-suffix|attractive|ly}} attractive + -ly
  1. If something is done attractively, it is done in a way that makes it look pleasing or appealing.
    Sense id: simple-attractively-en-adv-T58u3jNL
  2. If someone behaves attractively, they act in a charming and appealing manner.
    Sense id: simple-attractively-en-adv-bbkEPCMU
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Terms suffixed with -ly
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