attractiveness

[uh-trak-tiv-nis]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of attractiveness¹

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

Example Sentences

One, that it will make it easier to crackdown on illegal working, reducing the attractiveness of the UK to those crossing the Channel in small boats.

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In one video, a young girl asks users to rate her attractiveness.

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While attractiveness is a superficial aspect of K-pop, it is nevertheless an essential part, and the team behind “KPop Demon Hunters” approached each group’s looks strategically.

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But online, many saw something else: “great genes,” a phrase historically used to celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness.

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Truly, I don’t mind, because I don’t think people are watching my videos for my attractiveness.

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Related Words

• allure