attractive
gb/ətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ətɹˈæktɪv/
A2
English
~ 1900
vonzó
A2
1
vonzó
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is attractive
She is an attractive woman with a warm smile.
Vonzó nő, meleg mosollyal.
The city is especially attractive in the spring.
A város tavasszal különösen vonzó.
He found her attractive the moment they met.
The design is simple yet attractive.
Many tourists find the old town very attractive.
Learner examples
The girl is very attractive.
A lány nagyon vonzó.
This park is attractive in summer.
Ez a park nyáron különösen vonzó.
He thinks his friend is attractive.
The new shop is attractive to many people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attractive' with 'active' due to similar spelling, but the meanings are unrelated.
Meaning
Pleasant to look at
Collocations
physically attractive
|very attractive
|find attractive
|attractive person
|attractive face
Synonyms
good-looking (Informal and common; often used for people in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
unattractive (Direct opposite; lacking a pleasing appearance.)
Themes
appearance
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Looking nice and pleasant to see.
Having a pleasing physical appearance, especially in a way that draws positive attention.
B1
2
vonzó
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is attractive to [someone]
The salary package is very attractive to new graduates.
A juttatási csomag nagyon vonzó a pályakezdő diplomások számára.
They made an attractive offer for the house.
Vonzó ajánlatot tettek a házra.
Working from home is an attractive option for many people.
The idea of living abroad is attractive to her.
This investment looks highly attractive at the moment.
Learner examples
The job is attractive to me.
Ez az állás vonzó számomra.
The price is attractive for buyers.
Az ár vonzó a vevők számára.
That plan is attractive for students.
This food is attractive to children.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'beautiful' instead of 'attractive' when talking about offers or ideas; 'beautiful' usually applies to appearance or aesthetics.
Meaning
Appealing or interesting
Collocations
attractive offer
|attractive option
|attractive idea
|financially attractive
|attractive opportunity
Synonyms
appealing (Suggests something is pleasing or desirable in a broader sense, not just visually.)
Antonyms
unappealing (Suggests something lacks interest or desirability.)
Themes
business
|marketing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people want it or like it.
Having qualities that make something appealing, desirable, or worth having.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
vonzó
B2
Gravity is an attractive force between masses.
A gravitáció tömegek között ható vonzó erő.
Opposite charges have an attractive interaction in physics.
A fizikában az ellentétes töltések között vonzó kölcsönhatás lép fel.
The planets remain in orbit due to the Sun’s attractive pull.
Learner examples
The Earth has an attractive force on the Moon.
A Föld vonzóerőt fejt ki a Holdra.
A magnet has an attractive side and a repulsive side.
A mágnesnek van vonzó és taszító oldala.
Opposite charges have an attractive force.
Meaning
Exerting a pull or draw
Collocations
attractive force
|attractive interaction
|attractive potential
Synonyms
magnetic (In physics, refers specifically to magnetic forces; can also have figurative meaning.)
Antonyms
repulsive (In physics, refers to a force that pushes objects apart.)
Themes
science
|physics
|technology
Definition
Able to pull other things toward it.
Having the property of drawing or pulling objects toward itself, as in physics or chemistry.
Grammar
Dictionary form
attractive
IPA
GB/ətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ətɹˈæktɪv/
Syllables & stress
at - tract - ive (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tract)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: attractive
Word family
Core family
attract
verb A2
attraction
noun B1
Related words
attractively
adverb
attractiveness
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattractive
adjective B2
Expressions
find [someone/something] attractive
1/fˈaɪnd sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ətɹˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Think someone/something looks good or appealing
To think someone or something looks nice or is appealing.
Examples
- I find this color scheme very attractive.
- She finds him attractive despite their differences.
physically attractive
1/fˈɪzɪkli ətɹˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Good-looking in appearance
Looking nice in the body or face.
Examples
- Both actors are physically attractive and talented.
- She’s not just physically attractive; she’s also very smart.
an attractive proposition
1/ən ətɹˈæktɪv pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
appealing offer or situation
A plan, offer, or situation that seems very good and makes you want to accept it.
Examples
- Working from home full-time is an attractive proposition for many employees.
- Living by the sea all year is an attractive proposition.
- For investors, the company's growth makes it an attractive proposition.
- For many workers, flexible hours are an attractive proposition.
- The salary made the job an attractive proposition despite the long commute.