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fetch·ing
(fĕch′ĭng)adj.
Very attractive; charming: a fetching new hairstyle.
fetch′ing·ly adv.
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fetching
(ˈfɛtʃɪŋ)adj
1. attractively befitting: a fetching hat.
2. charming: a fetching personality.
ˈfetchingly adv
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fetch•ing
(ˈfɛtʃ ɪŋ)adj.
charming; captivating.
[1875–80]
fetch′ing•ly, adv.
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Adj. 1. fetching - very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner"; "a winning personality"
attractive - pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"
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fetching
adjective attractive, sweet, charming, enchanting, fascinating, intriguing, cute, enticing, captivating, alluring, winsome She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green.
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fetching
adjectivePleasing to the eye or mind:
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fetching
adj → attraktiv, reizend ; smile → gewinnend, einnehmend
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