attractiveness

noun

Definition of attractivenessnext
1
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction she had a certain attractiveness that came from her witty conversation

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2
as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses the attractiveness of the Greek countryside has inspired poets since ancient times

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  1. appeal
  2. beauty
  3. charm
  4. fascination
  5. attraction
Noun
  • Mercedes Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has climbed up one position from fifth to secure fourth place at the Australian Grand Prix after the five-second penalty was reversed following an appeal by his team.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But unlike the Springsteen record of yore, there is a level of acoustic guitar virtuosity here that is a big part of the appeal.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.
    — Mary E. Dozier, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Science was always my favorite subject in school, and my interest was fueled by the beauty and complexity of Florida’s wild places.
    — Megan Barkdull, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of beauty
Noun
  • Comprising five full-floor apartments inside a building dating back to 1875, the property shows off how the hotel’s dedicated design team artfully blended pre-war charm with the world’s finest finishings.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Much like Park City in its earlier incarnations, Boulder combines small-town charm with plenty of natural beauty (clearly, something still of major appeal to the Sundance brand) and a hot arts scene.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of charm
Noun
  • Catch up quick: Launched in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane, the league aims to ride America's wave of fascination in the global sport.
    — Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Exploring a spiritual fascination?
    — USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • The attraction aboard the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, replaced the go-kart track found on others in the fleet, including Prima Class vessels Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Like at its existing attractions, these are add-on to regular admission tickets.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of attraction
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