attracted
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈtræktɪd/
KK: /əˈtræktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Drawn towards something or someone, often due to interest or appeal.
Example
She was attracted to the vibrant colors of the painting.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more attracted
Superlative: most attracted
Conversation
I feel really attracted to that new café downtown.
Oh, I’ve heard great things about it!
Yeah, it has such a cozy vibe that I can’t resist.
Let’s go check it out this weekend!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drawn
appealed
enticed
Antonyms
repelled
deterred
displeased
verb
Definition
To draw someone or something towards oneself or to cause interest or pleasure.
Example
She was attracted to the beautiful painting in the gallery.
Tense Forms
Past: attracted
Past Participle: attracted
Conversation
I was really attracted to the art in that gallery we visited.
I thought so too! The colors were so vibrant.
Yeah, it definitely attracted a lot of attention from everyone there.
Root Explanation
Attracted → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "tractus" (meaning drawn or pulled). The word "attracted" means drawn to something or someone, indicating a pull towards them.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'drawn to' something — 'ad-' means to, and 'tractus' means drawn. This helps you remember that 'attracted' means being drawn towards something.
Visually Confused Words
unattracted
cataracted
abstracted
attached