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

“We are seeing in-depth conversations at a senior strategic level about the attractiveness of Europe and home market listings versus going to the States,” Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Nathan resented my attractiveness, as if slender hips and large blue eyes were things I’d selected intentionally to draw attention to myself.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Related Words

• allure