fetching
Americanadjective
adjective
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attractively befitting
a fetching hat
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charming
a fetching personality
Other Word Forms
- fetchingly adverb
- unfetching adjective
Etymology
Origin of fetching
Example Sentences
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“You can start by fetching me some firewood,” said Gran.
From Literature
“I’m mostly just fetching coffee and answering the phone, but I might get to do research or edit interviews occasionally.”
From Literature
A fetching lass in Regency garb and her paramour, confessing his ardor.
From Los Angeles Times
“You look absolutely fetching, Lizzie. The way you’ve wrapped Willa’s silk scarf around your head is lovely. And with her big sunglasses and lipstick you could be a famous actress. Or a spy.”
From Literature
But call screening operates more like a CEO’s assistant, fetching information before connecting them.
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