Attractiveness
/əˈtræktɪvnəs/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The quality or state of being attractive; the power to attract or please.
/əˈtræktɪvnəs/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
The quality of being attractive.
The attractiveness of the city drew many tourists.
💡 Simply: How appealing or lovely something or someone is.
More Examples
2
The job offer held considerable attractiveness for her.
How It's Used
Marketing
"The attractiveness of the product's packaging is key to its success."
Dating
"Her attractiveness was undeniable."
From Middle English *attractivenesse, from Old French *atractiveté, from Latin *attractivus, from *attrahere "to draw to, attract".
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, primarily focusing on the quality of being appealing.
Memory tip
Think 'attract' + 'ness' - the state of being able to attract.
Practice
Base: attract
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