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