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.

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Other Word Forms

• unattractiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of attractiveness

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"Suddenly, entirely new businesses that had no economic attractiveness without the internet started to exist, like Netflix," Schloetzer said.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“That all looks to me much more like a reflation trade than a debasement trade,” Pasquariello said, referring to the prospect for a fiscal boost in Japan and the recent talk of waning dollar attractiveness.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 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

The categories are attractiveness, shared interests, funny/sense of humor, sincerity, intelligence, and ambition.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• allure