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attractively

attractively

3 2.5
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
  • adverb
  • /əˈtræktɪvli/
translation icon : atractivamente
  • The garden was attractively landscaped, with colorful flowers and neatly trimmed hedges.
  • presented attractively

Examples

  • There are those people that can really attractively put moisturizer on their faces.

  • In many areas of the country, landfill disposal prices remain attractively low, providing a cheap alternative to more expensive curbside recyclable collection programs.

    Academic text (1997)
  • I have been through the entire attractively furnished house.

  • Choose from a variety of very attractive and attractively priced new blades.

    Blog text (32)
  • Inside, it was like an attractively laid-out and furnished home.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The interior is often attractively decorated and comfortably furnished.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In my opinion, we had a competent instructor who was gracious, patient, and attractively humble.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Her black hair, streaked attractively with blue to match her eyes, curled cleverly around her ears.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Crisp, attractively colored, and harvested only when perfectly sweet, Flame is second only to Thompson Seedless in popularity.

    Academic text (1994)
  • A compote of cut-up oranges, grapefruit, apples, and cantaloupe was attractively arranged in a Tiffany bowl.

    Fiction book (1992)

Synonyms

nicely
vsattractively
388 1.0

In a pleasant or attractive way

is more about pleasing looks or charm than general pleasantness
beautifully
vsattractively
233 1.0

In a way that looks or sounds very nice

is broader and means pleasing to any sense rather than only visual elegance
stunningly
vsattractively
23 4.4

In a very beautiful or impressive way

is less extreme and means pleasing without causing shock or strong awe
charmingly
vsattractively
11 3.0

In a pleasant way that makes people like you

is similar but more neutral and means simply pleasing to the senses
gorgeously
vsattractively
5 3.5

In a very beautiful and impressive way

is milder and means pleasing rather than richly splendid or showy
handsomely
vsattractively
5 4.0

In an attractive and impressive way

is more general and means simply pleasing rather than dignified impressiveness
stylishly
vsattractively
4 3.5

In a fashionable and elegant way

is about general pleasantness, not specifically fashion or trendiness
pleasingly
vsattractively
3 3.4

In a way that makes someone feel happy

is about beauty or charm rather than only giving simple pleasure
prettily
vsattractively
3 2.3

In a way that looks nice

is broader and means pleasing beyond mere delicate appearance
appealingly
vsattractively
2 3.8

In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people

is the general sense of being pleasing without stressing admiration
fascinatingly
vsattractively
1 4.2

In a way that makes people feel very interested

is about simple pleasantness rather than intense ongoing interest
winningly
vsattractively
1 5.1

In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you

is more general and means pleasing without aiming to gain approval
engagingly
vsattractively
1 4.6

In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested

is more about pleasant appearance or charm than sustained interest
enticingly
vsattractively
1 4.4

In a way that makes someone want something

is general and pleasing without urging desire or action
cutely
vsattractively
  • Informal
1 2.1

In a way that makes people like someone or something

is broader and means pleasing in many ways, not only childlike charm
glamorously
vsattractively
  • US
1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

is simpler and means pleasing rather than showy elegance
suavely
vsattractively
1 7.4

In a smooth, confident way that charms people

is pleasing in look or sound, not limited to refined smoothness
winsomely
vsattractively
1 7.3

In a charming way that makes people like you

is broader and means pleasing without that specific sweet innocence
fetchingly
vsattractively
1 6.2

In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention

is general pleasing and is not focused on catching quick attention
enchantingly
vsattractively
1 5.8

In a charming way that delights people and holds their attention

is milder and means simply pleasing without strong captivation
beguilingly
vsattractively
1 7.8

In a charming way that may trick someone

is straightforwardly pleasing rather than implying trickery
alluringly
vsattractively
1 5.9

In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention

is more neutral and means pleasing without strong temptation
picturesquely
vsattractively
1 7.2

In a way that makes a place look like a painting

is broader and means pleasing generally, not only in scenic visual ways
bewitchingly
vsattractively
8.0

In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people

is less intense and means pleasing without strong magic like charm
esthetically
vsattractively
  • US
6.3

In a beautiful or artistic way

is everyday pleasing rather than specifically about artful taste

Antonyms

In a way that looks plain or unpleasant to others

How Attractive

stunningly
23 4.4
gorgeously
5 3.5
beautifully
233 1.0
attractively
3 2.5
pleasantly
50 1.0

Surface Forms

attractively positive

Morphology

attractively = attractive (transparent) = attract + ive + ly

The adverb is regularly formed from the adjective 'attractive' with '-ly', so the meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Attractively comes from attract, which has the root tract meaning 'pull', just like in tractor. The ending -ly makes it 'in a ... way', so attractively means 'in a way that pulls attention', or in a pleasing, charming way.