Definition Synonyms
Definition of attraction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionalfeeling of liking someone, often romantically or sexually
- There was an immediate attraction between them when they first met.
2.
psychologythe act or power of drawing interest or attention
- The attraction of the new movie was undeniable.
3.
tourismplace or event that draws visitors for interest or enjoyment
- The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction.
4.
entertainmentperformer or feature that draws an audience
- The magician was the main attraction at the fair.
5.
physics forceTECH. force that draws objects together, like gravityTECH.
- The attraction between the magnets was strong.
Expressions with attraction
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person or thing that draws most attention
She was the centre of attraction at the party with her stunning dress.
strong dangerous interest or charm that leads to harm
He couldn't resist the fatal attraction of the risky game.
event promoted to generate interest
The festival's coming attractions were announced in the newsletter.
place or feature drawing visitors in an area
The museum is a popular local attraction.
attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics
Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.
main event or feature in a show or public gathering
The magician was the star attraction at the carnival..
place visited for cultural or historical interest
The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction.
most important or popular feature that draws people’s attention
The fireworks show is the main attraction of the festival.
force causing magnets to pull together
The magnetic attraction between the two magnets was strong.
feeling of being drawn to someone sexually
She felt a strong sexual attraction to him.
natural appeal or allure between beings
There was an animal attraction between them from the start.
person or thing that draws most attention
At the party, her dress made her the center of attraction.
strong attraction between people
There was an undeniable chemical attraction between them.
belief that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences
She practices the law of attraction to manifest her dreams.
force pulling objects towards each other due to mass
Gravitational attraction keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
force that makes liquid move in narrow spaces
Capillary attraction causes water to rise in a thin tube.
Origin of attraction
Latin, attractio (a drawing towards)
Terms with attraction included in their meaning
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romantic attraction
have romantic or sexual attraction to someone
romantic
intense attraction and desire for someone
attraction
be attractive or interesting
attraction
attract or draw someone or something
attraction
very attractive in a way that causes sexual interest
tourist attraction
place of interest to visit
tourist attraction
place with workshops, gallery, and shop for crafts
attraction
have an urge or desire to approach or engage with something
interest
experience a natural attraction or interest toward someone or something
attraction
very appealing or attractive
amusement attraction
building designed to scare visitors
amusement park
attraction with mirrors creating illusions
dating
said when something makes you lose interest or attraction
water park
water attraction with slow current for floating
emotion
instant attraction to someone upon first meeting
romantic preference
not matching someone's usual preferences or attraction
children's attraction
enclosed space where children can touch and feed animals
tourism attraction
location or place worth visiting or noting
attraction
boy who is appealing in a sexual way
attraction
man who is sexually attractive
attraction
attractive or pleasing to the senses
attraction
feel a strong sexual attraction
attraction
ability to attract interest or attention
attraction
feel attracted to someone
Examples of attraction in a sentence
They felt a mutual attraction from the start. Her attraction to the subject was immediate. The attraction of the theory captivated the students. The new museum quickly became a popular attraction. The festival is the main attraction in the town every summer. The singer was the biggest attraction of the night.
The new ride became an instant attraction. The attraction of the moon affects the ocean tides. Scientists study the attraction between particles in physics.
View all translations of attraction
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- French:attirance, attrait, ...
- German:Anziehung, Anziehungskraft, ...
- Italian:attrazione, richiamo, ...
- Spanish:atractivo, fascinación, ...
- Portuguese:atração, atração turística, ...
- Chinese:吸引力, 魅力, ...
- Japanese:魅力, 引力, ...
- Arabic:انجذاب, إِغْراء, ...
- Hebrew:מְשִׁיכָה, מְשִׁיכָה, ...
- Russian:влечение, привлечение, ...
- Ukrainian:тяжіння, звабливість, ...
- Hindi:आकर्षण, खींच, ...
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