attractiveness

American  

[uh-trak-tiv-nis] / əˈtræk tɪv nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being pleasing, charming, or alluring, especially in appearance or manner: floral arrangements judged on quality and attractiveness.

   the attractiveness of his kind smile and mellow voice;

   floral arrangements judged on quality and attractiveness.

2. the capacity to arouse interest or engage one's thought, consideration, etc..

   Rarity has increased these coins’ attractiveness to collectors.

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Other Word Forms

• unattractiveness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of attractiveness

First recorded in 1620–40; attractive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

attractiveness

The difficulty and expense of the various alternatives increases “the attractiveness of a resource that’s already operating and producing clean energy around the clock,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

I think it says a lot about the brand—and not only just attractiveness to consumers, but the attractiveness to professionals in the workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

However, physical attractiveness is not limited to one's face or body shape but includes clothing and make-up.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

But Commerzbank said that the acceptance rate among independent shareholders had been "low", which was "clear evidence of the low attractiveness of the offer".

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

As though he was too aware of his own attractiveness, something Celia found distinctly unappealing.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Related Words

• allure