adjectiveadjective

attraktiv

attractive

Definition & meaning

Attraktiv means attractive or appealing. It can describe someone who is physically attractive, or something desirable, such as an offer, location or opportunity.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective with these forms:

  • attraktiv: common gender singular
  • attraktivt: neuter singular
  • attraktiva: plural and definite forms

Comparative: attraktivare; superlative: attraktivast.

The word comes from Latin attractivus, related to attrahere, “to draw towards.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • tilltalande — appealing or pleasing; often less focused on physical attraction.
  • lockande — tempting or enticing, especially of an offer or opportunity.
  • oattraktiv — unattractive or unappealing; the direct opposite.

Common phrases & collocations

  • en attraktiv person — an attractive person
  • ett attraktivt erbjudande — an attractive offer
  • en attraktiv bostad — a desirable home

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Examples

Staden är mycket attraktiv.adjective

The city is very attractive.

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