2 entries under this word

Attractive

At-trăct'ive, a.

adjective

a. [Pr. atractiu, Fr. attractif.]

  1. Having the power or quality of attracting or drawing; as, the attractive force of bodies. Newton.
  2. Attracting or drawing by moral influence; alluring; inviting; engaging. “Attractive graces.” Milton. “Attractive eyes.” Thackeray.

At-trăct'ive, n.

noun

n. That which attracts or incites. “An attractive of love.” Baxter. The gospel speaks nothing but attractives and invitation. South.