英語

attractive

gb/ətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ətɹˈæktɪv/
A2 英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Pleasant to look at

Looking nice and pleasant to see.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is attractive
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attractive' with 'active' due to similar spelling, but the meanings are unrelated.
類義語
good-looking (Informal and common; often used for people in everyday speech.)
対義語
unattractive (Direct opposite; lacking a pleasing appearance.)
コロケーション
physically attractive |very attractive |find attractive |attractive person |attractive face
テーマ
appearance |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She is an attractive woman with a warm smile.
  • The city is especially attractive in the spring.
  • He found her attractive the moment they met.
  • The design is simple yet attractive.
  • Many tourists find the old town very attractive.
学習者向け例文
  • The girl is very attractive.
  • This park is attractive in summer.
  • He thinks his friend is attractive.
  • The new shop is attractive to many people.
adjective B1 property
2

Appealing or interesting

Making people want it or like it.

用法パターン: [something] is attractive to [someone]
よくある間違い:
Some learners overuse 'beautiful' instead of 'attractive' when talking about offers or ideas; 'beautiful' usually applies to appearance or aesthetics.
類義語
appealing (Suggests something is pleasing or desirable in a broader sense, not just visually.)
対義語
unappealing (Suggests something lacks interest or desirability.)
コロケーション
attractive offer |attractive option |attractive idea |financially attractive |attractive opportunity
テーマ
business |marketing |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The salary package is very attractive to new graduates.
  • They made an attractive offer for the house.
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The job is attractive to me.
  • The price is attractive for buyers.
  • That plan is attractive for students.
  • This food is attractive to children.
adjective technical B2 property
3

Exerting a pull or draw

Able to pull other things toward it.

類義語
magnetic (In physics, refers specifically to magnetic forces; can also have figurative meaning.)
対義語
repulsive (In physics, refers to a force that pushes objects apart.)
コロケーション
attractive force |attractive interaction |attractive potential
テーマ
science |physics |technology
例文
  • Gravity is an attractive force between masses.
  • Opposite charges have an attractive interaction in physics.
  • The planets remain in orbit due to the Sun’s attractive pull.
学習者向け例文
  • The Earth has an attractive force on the Moon.
  • A magnet has an attractive side and a repulsive side.
  • Opposite charges have an attractive force.
文法
辞書形
attractive
IPA
GB/ətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ətɹˈæktɪv/
音節・強勢
at - tract - ive (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tract)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: attractive
関連語
Core family
attract verb A2 attraction noun B1
Related words
attractively adverb attractiveness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattractive adjective B2
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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