🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

आकर्षक

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ākarṣak

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Attractive/əˈtræktɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"यह बाग़ बहुत आकर्षक है।"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Causing interest or pleasure; pleasing or appealing to the senses.

    "She wore an attractive red dress to the gala."
  2. 2

    Having features or qualities that create a positive impression or draw favorable consideration.

    "The company offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'attractive' originates from the Latin 'attractivus', which means 'drawing together'. It evolved through Middle French 'attractif' before entering English in the late 14th century, maintaining its meaning related to allure and appeal.

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