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Meanings of attractive in English

Portuguese
atraente
Catalan
atractiu
Spanish
atractivo

Pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm.

Related terms
atraente
Portuguese
magnético
Catalan
atraient

Having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull;

magnético
Antonyms
Examples for "unattractive"
Examples for "unattractive"
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Many banks see Europe's power sector as an unattractive market for investors.
Reuters
2
The unattractive exhibition 61, is a familiar sight in the social world.
What Dress Makes of Us
3
The deal ended last month because plunging silicon prices made it unattractive.
Reuters
4
Altogether she seemed a girl unattractive in person and reserved in speech.
The Lost Lady of Lone
5
Outlets used to typically be unattractive locations, used for selling clearance merchandise.
Reuters

Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Usage of attractive in English
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However, the Finnish education system, free up to university level, is attractive.
Reuters
2
Ms Wagner said New Zealand was an attractive market for criminals overseas.
Radio NZ
3
On second thought, snails have no problem being attractive to other snails.
Riding rockets
4
The rising market makes the investments attractive simply for their turnover value.
The Irish Times
5
Yes, of course, Manchester United is attractive but am I happy here?
The Guardian
6
Microsoft did not get a particularly attractive deal in legal terms, either.
The facebook effect: the inside story of the company that is con...
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ETE has made clear it believes the deal is no longer attractive.
Reuters
8
Does the UK student property market still offer attractive opportunities in 2018?
The South African
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Companies in regulated sectors here may also become attractive for similar reasons.
The Irish Times
10
However, the strategy has become less attractive due to weak oil prices.
Reuters
11
This week, two successful, innovative producers making attractive wines for every budget.
The Irish Times
12
Ironically though, those sanctions made companies' debt more attractive to some investors.
Reuters
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But broadcasters need help from sports organisations to make this content attractive.
Radio NZ
14
Photograph: Reuters The reasons why Belgium is attractive to terrorists are diverse.
The Guardian
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And of course the new clean diesels are equally attractive fuel-efficient options.
Wired
16
Its success story could make it an attractive investment, company watchers say.
Reuters
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Translations for attractive
Spanish
atractivo
Attractive through the time
Attractive across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
South Africa
Common
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