attractiveness

[ uh-trak-tiv-nis ]

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.

Other Words From

• un·at·trac·tive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of attractiveness¹

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

Example Sentences

Ahead of the international investment summit, some of world's biggest companies wrote to the Times saying greater stability had increased the UK's attractiveness.

From BBC

"By enhancing the attractiveness of the 'ugly' produce, the outcome is going to be, consequently, cutting waste."

From Salon

In terms of attractiveness, McCullum is already happy to tell anyone who will listen he has “the best job in the world”.

From BBC

The other reason I agreed to this date is my deathly fear of aging and losing my attractiveness to men.

From Los Angeles Times

The panel was told by his colleagues that he would “rate” women’s attractiveness while on patrols and told them that some were “asking for it”.

From BBC

Related Words

• allure