attraction

noun
UK: /əˈtrækʃən/
US: /əˈtrækʃən/

  1. The feeling of liking someone or something.

    1. Her smile was a great attraction to him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The main attraction of the flower show was the beautiful orchids. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quality that causes interest or excitement.

    1. The museum is a popular attraction. [ ] [ ]
    2. The attraction of living in the countryside is the peace and quiet. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place that people visit for pleasure and interest.

    1. The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many historical attractions are located near the city center. [ ] [ ]

  4. The action or power of attracting.

    1. The attraction between the two magnets was very strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gravity is the attraction that keeps the planets in orbit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

charm magnetism interest temptation appeal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "attraction" in English means: The feeling of liking someone or something., A quality that causes interest or excitement., A place that people visit for pleasure and interest., The action or power of attracting..

The phonetic transcription of "attraction" is /əˈtrækʃən/ in British English and /əˈtrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "attraction": charm, magnetism, interest, temptation, appeal.

Example usage of "attraction": "Her smile was a great attraction to him.". More examples on the page.