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Word for (feeling) a really strong visceral impulse that draws you to something
One word for taking something without feelingWord for Feeling That Something Is “Off” about a Person?A word to describe the feeling that you are forgetting something?An idiom or an expression to describe a worthwhile investmentGender-neutral equivalent of “Man of the world”Word for strong negative stereotypeWhat is the word for feeling fake when you pretend to know something that you don't?Is there an alternate non-anatomical word to describe the action of “dilating”?An adjective for “censorship” when it is really strongI'm looking for a word that describes that horrible feeling you get when you see something disgusting and painful happen?
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I need a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'm trying to write an essay on the first chapter of Helen Keller's Story of my Life, and in one account, she recounts looking at the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom when she was only a year old and getting so excited by looking at them that she walked towards them. I need to describe how she was drawn to nature...but I can't find the word.
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I need a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'm trying to write an essay on the first chapter of Helen Keller's Story of my Life, and in one account, she recounts looking at the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom when she was only a year old and getting so excited by looking at them that she walked towards them. I need to describe how she was drawn to nature...but I can't find the word.
single-word-requests
asked Mar 21 at 7:03
DeepakDeepak
311
beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33
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I need a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'm trying to write an essay on the first chapter of Helen Keller's Story of my Life, and in one account, she recounts looking at the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom when she was only a year old and getting so excited by looking at them that she walked towards them. I need to describe how she was drawn to nature...but I can't find the word.
single-word-requests
asked Mar 21 at 7:03
DeepakDeepak
311
I need a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'm trying to write an essay on the first chapter of Helen Keller's Story of my Life, and in one account, she recounts looking at the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom when she was only a year old and getting so excited by looking at them that she walked towards them. I need to describe how she was drawn to nature...but I can't find the word.
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beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33
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beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33
beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33
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When one has that feeling, it can be said that the something has an allure.
In the example scenario, Helen could not resist the allure of the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom.
ODO:
allure
NOUN [mass noun]
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
‘One man who knows, all too well, Everest's seductive allure is
British climber Doug Scott.’
answered Mar 21 at 9:33
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According to your description a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'd suggest the word gravitate. On-line Thesaurus has following synonyms: be pulled, be influenced, sink, be attracted, drift etc.
Cambridge On-line dictionary define it as:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gravitate
to be attracted to or move toward something:
"People tend to gravitate to the beaches here."
"Capybaras are so magical other animals gravitate towards them."
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
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“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
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Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
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Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
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1011
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
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When one has that feeling, it can be said that the something has an allure.
In the example scenario, Helen could not resist the allure of the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom.
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allure
NOUN [mass noun]
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
‘One man who knows, all too well, Everest's seductive allure is
British climber Doug Scott.’
answered Mar 21 at 9:33
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When one has that feeling, it can be said that the something has an allure.
In the example scenario, Helen could not resist the allure of the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom.
ODO:
allure
NOUN [mass noun]
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
‘One man who knows, all too well, Everest's seductive allure is
British climber Doug Scott.’
answered Mar 21 at 9:33
alwayslearningalwayslearning
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When one has that feeling, it can be said that the something has an allure.
In the example scenario, Helen could not resist the allure of the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom.
ODO:
allure
NOUN [mass noun]
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
‘One man who knows, all too well, Everest's seductive allure is
British climber Doug Scott.’
answered Mar 21 at 9:33
alwayslearningalwayslearning
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When one has that feeling, it can be said that the something has an allure.
In the example scenario, Helen could not resist the allure of the shadows of leaves on the wall of her bathroom.
ODO:
allure
NOUN [mass noun]
The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
‘One man who knows, all too well, Everest's seductive allure is
British climber Doug Scott.’
answered Mar 21 at 9:33
alwayslearningalwayslearning
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answered Mar 21 at 9:33
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According to your description a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'd suggest the word gravitate. On-line Thesaurus has following synonyms: be pulled, be influenced, sink, be attracted, drift etc.
Cambridge On-line dictionary define it as:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gravitate
to be attracted to or move toward something:
"People tend to gravitate to the beaches here."
"Capybaras are so magical other animals gravitate towards them."
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
add a comment |
According to your description a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'd suggest the word gravitate. On-line Thesaurus has following synonyms: be pulled, be influenced, sink, be attracted, drift etc.
Cambridge On-line dictionary define it as:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gravitate
to be attracted to or move toward something:
"People tend to gravitate to the beaches here."
"Capybaras are so magical other animals gravitate towards them."
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
add a comment |
According to your description a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'd suggest the word gravitate. On-line Thesaurus has following synonyms: be pulled, be influenced, sink, be attracted, drift etc.
Cambridge On-line dictionary define it as:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gravitate
to be attracted to or move toward something:
"People tend to gravitate to the beaches here."
"Capybaras are so magical other animals gravitate towards them."
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
According to your description a word for when a person feels very drawn to something in a way that the object itself is calling out to you and as a result, you feel drawn to it.
I'd suggest the word gravitate. On-line Thesaurus has following synonyms: be pulled, be influenced, sink, be attracted, drift etc.
Cambridge On-line dictionary define it as:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gravitate
to be attracted to or move toward something:
"People tend to gravitate to the beaches here."
"Capybaras are so magical other animals gravitate towards them."
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
edited Mar 21 at 23:14
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
4,2631228
4,2631228
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
add a comment |
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
Mar 22 at 8:34
add a comment |
“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
1
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
add a comment |
“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
1
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
add a comment |
“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
answered Mar 21 at 11:07
LoganRokuLoganRoku
493
493
1
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
add a comment |
1
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
1
1
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
Hi XX, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of hypnotic (linked to the source) and say why it suits the context. NB: siren's call isn't a "single word" as the OP requested. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:41
add a comment |
Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
add a comment |
Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
add a comment |
Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
answered Mar 22 at 2:04
yukimodayukimoda
1011
1011
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
add a comment |
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
1
1
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
Hi yukimoda, welcome to EL&U. This isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add published definitions of the proposed words (linked to the source) and say why each suits the context. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Mar 23 at 4:19
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beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
Mar 21 at 7:29
Isn't this known as "love"?
– Hot Licks
Mar 22 at 0:33