4. That which attracts; an attractive object or feature.

Syn. -- Allurement; enticement; charm.

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.

At*tract"ive, n. That which attracts or draws; an attraction; an allurement.

Speaks nothing but attractives and invitation.

South.

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At`trac*tiv"i*ty (t`trk*tv"*t), n. The quality or degree of attractive power.

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