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 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
Looksmaxxing, to a certain degree, becomes a way to climb the attractiveness ladder.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
What hasn’t yet appeared in markets is any hope that Europe and the U.K. might also try to make their economies more vibrant to boost their attractiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
CEO Greg Abel’s decision to buy back stock for the company or personally would signal his view on the stock’s attractiveness and align him with shareholders.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
As though he was too aware of his own attractiveness, something Celia found distinctly unappealing.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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