attractiveness
[ uh-trak-tiv-nis ]
noun
the quality of being pleasing, charming, or alluring, especially in appearance or manner: the attractiveness of his kind smile and mellow voice; floral arrangements judged on quality and attractiveness.
the capacity to arouse interest or engage one's thought, consideration, etc.: Rarity has increased these coins’ attractiveness to collectors.
Origin of attractiveness
1First recorded in 1620–40; attractive + -ness
Other words from attractiveness
- un·at·trac·tive·ness, noun
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