Word for (feeling) a really strong visceral impulse that draws you to something
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.
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beckoned and invited come to mind, but sadly don't really work here.
– Lordology
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Isn't this known as "love"?
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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'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
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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
2 days ago
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
2 days ago
Isn't this known as "love"?
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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.’
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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."
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“Hypnotic” or “siren’s call” might work on use, but more as similes.
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Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
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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. :-)
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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.’
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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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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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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
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Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
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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
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Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
– Lordology
2 days ago
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
3,143725
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
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edited 2 days ago
answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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answered Mar 21 at 7:40
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
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Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
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Please don't use code blocks when you aren't writing code.
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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. :-)
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Maybe captivated is what you're looking for? Or possibly enchanted?
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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"?
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