attractiveness
Americannoun
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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.
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the capacity to arouse interest or engage one's thought, consideration, etc..
Rarity has increased these coins’ attractiveness to collectors.
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Etymology
Origin of attractiveness
First recorded in 1620–40; attractive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Investment in data centres has the potential to create new economic opportunities and support skilled employment, while strengthening Wales' attractiveness as a leading destination for advanced digital investment."
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
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
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
The relative attractiveness of non-U.S. equities is showing up among the stocks and funds favored by the investment newsletters my performance auditing firm monitors.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Ashley Ashton’s life is defined by her attractiveness.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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