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

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Etymology

Origin of attractiveness

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

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Example Sentences

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attractiveness

The growing attractiveness of Madrid has fostered an influx of wealth, especially in real estate -- but the bonanza has come at a cost.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Looks and physical attractiveness have influenced American politics since the widespread adoption of television, and Ossoff isn’t the first or the only political candidate the internet has thirsted over.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

This is an indicator previously cited by Warren Buffett as one guide to the attractiveness of stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

It is legal to hire based on looks as long as it isn’t tied to one of those protected characteristics, and physical attractiveness has always featured prominently in fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

He seemed to understand that it was his hair which lent him his attractiveness and authority, and so it became, strangely enough, the one and only vanity of his life.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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