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attractiveness

/əˈtræk.tɪv.nəs/
at · trac · tive · ness
Adverb:attractively
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Adjective:attractive
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attractiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being pleasing, charming, or appealing to the senses, especially in physical appearance.

Example

"Studies in social psychology often examine how physical attractiveness influences first impressions."

2

The quality of arousing interest, desire, or favorable consideration, such as in an idea, offer, or investment.

Example

"Lower interest rates significantly increased the attractiveness of government bonds to conservative investors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'attractive' plus the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'attrahere' ('to draw toward'), from 'ad-' ('to') and 'trahere' ('to draw or pull').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attractiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attractiveness
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