tak·ing (t  k ng)adj. 1. Capturing interest; fetching: a taking smile. 2. Contagious; catching. Used of an infectious disease. n. 1. The act of one that takes. 2. Something taken, as a catch of fish. 3. takings Informal Receipts, especially of money. 4. Law A government action assuming ownership of real property by eminent domain. |
taking
Adjective
charming, fascinating, or intriguing
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| Noun | 1. | taking - the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking" action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
| Adj. | 1. | taking - 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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