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

In a departure from recent tournaments, group stage games are being priced based on their attractiveness, rather than at a flat rate.

From BBC

It could even be as trivial as his conventional attractiveness, which is in stark contrast to a typical shooter with an agenda.

From Salon

The concern is that the superficial attractiveness of this product draws in unsuspecting homeowners who expose themselves to longer-term risks.

From MarketWatch

In subsequent years, voting has played only a part in the choices, which have included 2023's "rizz" -- a colloquial term defined as "style, charm, or attractiveness" -- and last year's "brain rot".

From Barron's

“Such a tax would have thrown our tax system out of balance and would have damaged Switzerland’s attractiveness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• allure