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taking

adjective noun

very attractive; capturing interest

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
G
Contains
AK
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈteɪkɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. very attractive; capturing interest

    “a fetching new hairstyle”

noun

  1. the act of someone who picks up or takes something

    “the pickings were easy”

In context

Example Sentences

a fetching new hairstyle
something inexpressibly taking in his manner
a winning personality
the pickings were easy
clothing could be had for the taking

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