B2nounbusinesspsychology
US/əˈtræk.tɪv.nəs/
UK/əˈtræk.tɪv.nəs/
the quality of being pleasing or interesting so that people want it or like it
In context
Low taxes increase the attractiveness of the city for new businesses.
Studies show that smiling increases a person's attractiveness.
The hotel renovated its lobby to improve its overall attractiveness.
Words that go with attractiveness
verb + noun
- increase attractivenessNew parks increase the attractiveness of the area.
- improve attractivenessBetter design will improve the attractiveness of the product.
adjective + noun
- physical attractivenessPhysical attractiveness is not the only thing people look for.
- economic attractivenessThe country wants to boost its economic attractiveness.
noun + preposition
- the attractiveness of a jobSalary affects the attractiveness of a job.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the attractive of the cityCorrect: the attractiveness of the city