At‐tract″ive (�), a. [Cf. F. attractif.] 1. Having the power or quality of attracting or drawing; as, the attractive force of bodies. Sir I. Newton.
2. Attracting or drawing by moral influence or pleasurable emotion; alluring; inviting; pleasing. “Attractive graces.” Milton. “Attractive eyes.” Thackeray.
Flowers of a livid yellow, or fleshy color, are most attractive to flies.
Lubbock.
— At‐tract″ive‐ly, adv. — At‐tract″ive‐ness, n.