taking

Definition

Alluring; attractive.

Etymology

By surface analysis, take + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "[…] a Proteus-Devil appeared unto him, changing into Shapes, but fixing himself at last into the form of a Fair Woman. Strange, that Satan (so subtil in making his Temptations most taking) should preferre this form […]"
• "His speech from the hustings was very original, and therefore very taking."
• "“Yes, Paris must be a taking place,” said Humphrey. “Grand shop-winders, trumpets, and drums; and here be we out of doors in all winds and weathers—”"