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

“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

CEO Greg Abel’s decision to buy back stock for the company or personally would signal his view on the stock’s attractiveness and align him with shareholders.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 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

Meaning: my life is not defined by my attractiveness, because that brings its own perils as well as its own rewards.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

Related Words

• allure