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attractiveness

[uh-trak-tiv-nis]

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noun

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.
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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Word History and Origins

Origin of attractiveness¹

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

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He added that college-aged students are at the "prime of their attractiveness."

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It says the aim of the trials is to see whether they "foster attacking football and encouraging goalscoring opportunities while maintaining the game's attractiveness".

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Milla’s perceived success with that treatment, combined with her conventional attractiveness, makes her an Internet celebrity.

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However, "that also isn’t necessarily by choice," Marketplace observed, noting a 2016 study that showed the strong correlation between perceived attractiveness and income.

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“State abortion policies alter the relative attractiveness of locations and the geographic distribution of human capital,” the paper concludes.

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