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

"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

The simple attractiveness of the box and the logo, and the consistency in the way cupcakes were decorated, “was inspiring,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Finally, there’s another point Paulsen makes about new era stocks’ relative attractiveness.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

A Mick Jaggerish appearance did nothing to deter from his overall attractiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Washington also rejected this request, explaining that Andre, regardless of his personal attractiveness, was no more and no less than a spy.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Related Words

• allure