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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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
Gold slipped below $4,500 a troy ounce as higher rate expectations hurt the attractiveness of the non-yielding asset.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"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
He seemed to understand that it was his hair which lent him his attractiveness and authority, and so it became, strangely enough, the one and only vanity of his life.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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