fetching

/'fetʃiɳ/

Thân thiện

She wore a fetching hat to the garden party.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Very attractive; charming in a way that captures interest or attention: Describes someone or something that is appealing, often in a pleasant, stylish, or captivating manner.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • She wore a fetching hat to the garden party. (The hat was charming and stylish, drawing positive attention.)
  • He has a fetching smile that lights up his whole face. (His smile is very attractive and appealing.)
  • They live in a cottage with a fetching little garden. (The garden is charming and attractive to look at.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe style or appearance: Often applied to clothing, accessories, smiles, or overall appearance that is pleasing and stylish without being overly flashy.
  • The designer's new collection features fetching silhouettes and soft colors.
• Implies a subtle or wholesome attractiveness: The word often carries a connotation of being appealing in a sweet, neat, or tasteful way, rather than overtly glamorous or sexy.

Variants and Related Words

• Fetch (verb): A completely different primary meaning: to go for and bring back someone or something.
  • The dog can fetch the ball.
• Fetchingly (adverb): In an attractive or charming manner.
  • She was dressed fetchingly in a summer dress.

Synonyms

• Attractive: Pleasing to look at.
• Charming: Very pleasant or attractive.
• Winning: Attractive in a way that makes people like you.
• Captivating: Attracting and holding interest or attention.
• Taking (archaic): Attractive or pleasing.

Antonyms

• Unattractive: Not pleasing to look at.
• Plain: Not beautiful or attractive (often in a simple way).
• Repellent: Causing disgust or distaste.

Notes on Usage

• Register: "Fetching" is a slightly old-fashioned or literary word. It is still understood and used, often to add a touch of whimsy, warmth, or gentle praise.
• Typical Contexts: Commonly used in descriptions of personal appearance, fashion, decor, or scenery. It is less commonly used in very formal or technical writing.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. very attractive; capturing interest
   • a fetching new hairstyle
   • something inexpressibly taking in his manner
   • a winning personality

Từ đồng nghĩa

• taking
• winning