A2 — Elementaryadjective
attraente
attractive, appealing
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
affascinanteseducenteavvenentepiacente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
bruttosgradevolerepellenteanonimo
Usage note
'Attraente' focuses on physical allure. 'Affascinante' (fascinating/charming) includes personality. 'Seducente' has a more sensual tone. 'Avvenente' (comely) is slightly literary and old-fashioned. 'Piacente' is colloquial (nice-looking).
Example
"È una donna molto attraente — tutti si girano a guardarla."
"She is a very attractive woman — everyone turns to look at her."
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