Attractingly

/əˈtræktɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In an attractive or appealing manner; in a way that draws interest or attention.

Etymology

From attracting (present participle of attract) + -ly adverb suffix. Converts the adjective attractive to describe how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to verb forms is one of English's most productive patterns—'attractingly' means 'in an attracting way,' and we can stack suffixes endlessly: un-attractingly, un-attract-able, etc.!

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