hlutdrægur

Hlutdrægur is an Icelandic adjective meaning "attractive" or "appealing." It is used to describe something that has visual or aesthetic appeal, including people, fashion, design, landscapes, or other objects that draw attention. The sense is typically positive or neutral, stressing charm or attractiveness without implying exceptional beauty; it can denote everyday attractiveness as opposed to outstanding grandeur.

In usage, hlutdrægur inflects for gender and number like other Icelandic adjectives. It can modify nouns in the appropriate case, with the form changing for masculine, feminine, neuter, singular, and plural contexts. The word is common in media, advertising, and casual speech when discussing appearance or style.

Etymology: The term is formed from hlut- "appearance, feature" and the suffix -drægur, from draga "to pull," metaphorically indicating something that pulls or attracts attention. The compound thus conveys "having the quality of drawing interest."

See also: Icelandic adjectives with -drægur; aðdráttarafl (appeal).