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| popular |
designed for, appealing to, or reflecting the taste or preferences of the general public. [1/3 definitions] |
| prayer1 |
the act of appealing to and invoking the power of a divine being, or such acts collectively. [1/7 definitions] |
| sensuous |
of, concerning, perceived by, or appealing to the senses. [1/2 definitions] |
| sentimental |
appealing to or expressing nostalgic or tender feelings. [1/4 definitions] |
| sexy |
(informal) glamorous; appealing; interesting. [1/2 definitions] |
| sophisticated |
appealing to knowledgeable, experienced, or refined persons. [1/3 definitions] |
| specious |
deceptively appealing; misleading. [1/2 definitions] |
| tempt |
to be attractive or strongly appealing to. [1/4 definitions] |
| tempting |
causing temptation; appealing; inviting; alluring. |
| touristy |
of, pertaining to, or appealing only to tourists. |
| unattractive |
not pleasing or appealing, particularly to the eye; not attractive. |
| visceral |
dealing with or appealing to basic, unrefined emotions. [1/4 definitions] |
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