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.

---

Other Word Forms

• unattractiveness
  noun

---

Etymology

Origin of attractiveness

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

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

attractiveness

Clavicular is known for his role in an online movement called "looksmaxxing", centred on maximising physical attractiveness.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Looks and physical attractiveness have influenced American politics since the widespread adoption of television, and Ossoff isn’t the first or the only political candidate the internet has thirsted over.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

This is an indicator previously cited by Warren Buffett as one guide to the attractiveness of stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The U.S.-Iran war in February accelerated the downturn in precious metals prices, as rising inflation and higher interest rates reduced the attractiveness of non-yielding assets like platinum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Ashley Ashton’s life is defined by her attractiveness.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---

Related Words

• allure

---