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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The main author of a 2021 paper, external on the topic, she says good-looking people get hired more often because people associate attractiveness with positive traits such as trustworthiness and intelligence.
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
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
War-related supply disruptions in the Middle East have increased the attractiveness of U.S. gas on the global market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
He was attractive, the kind of attractiveness that grew on you.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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