attracted

[əˈtræktɪd]

attracted Definition

• 1. to have a liking or admiration for someone or something
• 2. to cause someone or something to be drawn towards or interested in something else

Using attracted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attracted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am attracted to her intelligence and wit.

• Example

  The bright colors of the flowers attracted the butterflies.

• Example

  The new restaurant has attracted a lot of customers.

• Example

  The company is trying to attract more investors.

attracted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attracted

• allured
• enticed
• fascinated
• captivated
• charmed

Antonyms for attracted

• repelled
• disgusted
• revolted

Phrases with attracted

• attracted to someone like a moth to a flame

  to be strongly and irresistibly drawn to someone, often with negative consequences

  Example

  She knew he was bad news, but she couldn't help being attracted to him like a moth to a flame.

• attract attention

  to cause people to notice or pay attention to someone or something

  Example

  The loud noise attracted the attention of the entire room.

• attract business

  to bring in customers or clients to a business

  Example

  The new marketing campaign has really helped attract more business to the store.

Origins of attracted

from Latin 'attractus', past participle of 'attrahere', meaning 'to draw, pull'

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Summary: attracted in Brief

To 'attract' [əˈtræktɪd] means to have a liking or admiration for someone or something, or to cause someone or something to be drawn towards or interested in something else. Examples include 'I am attracted to her intelligence and wit,' and 'The new restaurant has attracted a lot of customers.' Phrases like 'attracted to someone like a moth to a flame' and 'attract attention' use 'attract' to denote strong and irresistible attraction or drawing of attention, respectively.