attractiveness
Americannoun
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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.
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the capacity to arouse interest or engage one's thought, consideration, etc..
Rarity has increased these coins’ attractiveness to collectors.
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Etymology
Origin of attractiveness
First recorded in 1620–40; attractive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The relative attractiveness of non-U.S. equities is showing up among the stocks and funds favored by the investment newsletters my performance auditing firm monitors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Marvin ponders his attractiveness before giving himself "a solid 7/10".
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Eurozone government bond yields jumped at a faster pace than their U.S. peers, with investors focusing on inflation risks rather than the attractiveness of sovereign debt as a safe haven.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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
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
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