Attractive
/əˈtræktɪv/noun
Having qualities that arouse interest or desire.
Did you know?The root of 'attractive' comes from Latin, where it means 'to draw towards,' hinting at deeper magnetic forces at play in our desires.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
attractivus
“drawing towards, appealing.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
attractif
“pertaining to drawing or pulling towards.”
16th Century
English
attractive
“having the power to draw or pull towards.”
Modern English
English
attractive
“relating to qualities that draw interest or admiration.”