attraction · noun /əˈtræk.ʃən/
Word family
Nouns: attraction
Adjectives: attractive, unattractive
Verbs: attract
Adverbs: attractively
attraction (THING TO SEE OR DO)
B1 C something that makes people come to a place or do a particular thing
Dictionary examples:
tourist attractions
The opportunity to travel is one of the main attractions of this job.
Learner example:
At first I only wanted to see the many attractions in Balboa Park. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Dutch)
attraction (FEELING)
C2 U when you like someone, especially romantically, because of the way they look or behave
Dictionary example:
We had a strong mutual attraction.
Learner example:
Ever since the begi[n]ning, since the day when Olivia met the Nawab for the first time, she felt an [i]nexplicable attraction toward him. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
