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attractiveness
[ uh-trak-tiv-nis ]
/ ÉËtrĂŚk tÉŞv nÉŞs /
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noun
the quality of being pleasing, charming, or alluring, especially in appearance or manner: the attractiveness of his kind smile and mellow voice; floral arrangements judged on quality and attractiveness.
the capacity to arouse interest or engage one's thought, consideration, etc.: Rarity has increased these coinsâ attractiveness to collectors.
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Origin of attractiveness
First recorded in 1620â40; attractive + -ness
OTHER WORDS FROM attractiveness
un¡at¡trac¡tive¡ness, nounWords nearby attractiveness
attractancy, attractant, attraction, attraction sphere, attractive, attractiveness, attractive nuisance, attractor, attrib., attributable, attribute
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