attractiveness
gb/ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/ us/ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
B2
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B2
property
1
physical beauty and charm
how good-looking someone is
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s attractiveness; physical attractiveness
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse attractiveness with attraction: attraction is the feeling; attractiveness is the quality that makes someone attractive. Attractiveness is usually uncountable (not 'an attractiveness').
Синоніми
beauty (often focuses on looks, sometimes more idealized.)
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appeal (broader; can include personality as well as looks.)
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good looks (informal and strongly appearance-focused.)
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charm (often emphasizes personality and social ease.)
Антоніми
unattractiveness (lack of appealing qualities, especially in appearance.)
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ugliness (strongly negative judgment of appearance.)
Словосполучення
physical attractiveness
|personal attractiveness
|natural attractiveness
|youthful attractiveness
|perceived attractiveness
|attractiveness standards
|attractiveness rating
|enhance attractiveness
|lose attractiveness
|conventional attractiveness
Теми
people
|appearance
|relationships
|emotions
Приклади
- The study looked at how physical attractiveness affects first impressions.
- She worried that stress was starting to reduce her attractiveness.
- He has a quiet attractiveness that draws people in.
Навчальні приклади
- Physical attractiveness can influence how people treat you.
- She is confident about her attractiveness.
Іменник
B2
property
2
general appeal or interest
how appealing or interesting something is
Модель уживання:
the attractiveness of [something]; add to the attractiveness of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Attractiveness is normally used for overall appeal; avoid using it when you mean the act of attracting (use attraction).
Синоніми
appeal (most general synonym; can be emotional or practical.)
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allure (suggests a strong, sometimes mysterious pull.)
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desirability (often highlights practical advantages.)
Антоніми
unattractiveness (lack of appeal or pleasant qualities.)
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undesirability (being not wanted, often for practical reasons.)
Словосполучення
the attractiveness of the city
|tourist attractiveness
|visual attractiveness
|aesthetic attractiveness
|increase the attractiveness
|enhance the attractiveness
|add to the attractiveness
|the main attractiveness
|lasting attractiveness
|overall attractiveness
Теми
daily_life
|travel
|culture
Приклади
- The job’s attractiveness lies in its flexibility and good benefits.
- The new lighting improved the attractiveness of the restaurant.
- One of the town’s main attractions is its historic charm and the overall attractiveness of the waterfront.
Навчальні приклади
- The park has a special attractiveness in spring.
Іменник
business
C1
property
3
business desirability to customers
how good something looks as a business choice
Модель уживання:
attractiveness to [customers/investors]; investment attractiveness; market attractiveness
Поширена помилка:
In business writing, attractiveness often means commercial desirability, not physical beauty.
Синоніми
market appeal (focuses on how strongly customers want something.)
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investment appeal (focuses on interest from investors.)
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competitiveness (emphasizes how well something performs against rivals.)
Антоніми
unviability (suggests a business option is unlikely to succeed.)
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lack of appeal (general opposite in marketing contexts.)
Словосполучення
investment attractiveness
|market attractiveness
|commercial attractiveness
|attractiveness to investors
|attractiveness to customers
|improve attractiveness
|evaluate attractiveness
|relative attractiveness
|attractiveness of the offer
|attractiveness of the sector
Теми
business
|marketing
|finance
Приклади
- Lower taxes increased the region’s attractiveness to foreign investors.
- The company redesigned the packaging to boost the product’s attractiveness on the shelf.
- Analysts debated the long-term attractiveness of the market given rising costs.
Навчальні приклади
- The new plan improves the attractiveness of the offer.
Граматика
Словникова форма
attractiveness
IPA
GB/ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
US/ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
Склади й наголос
at - tract - ive - ness (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tract)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: attractiveness
- Plural: attractiveness
Споріднені слова
Core family
Related words
attractively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unattractive
adjective B2
unattractively
adverb
Вирази
attractiveness bias
1/ətɹˈæktɪvnəs bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
formal
favoring attractive people unfairly
treating attractive people better
Приклади
- Attractiveness bias can influence hiring decisions without anyone noticing.
- The training aimed to reduce attractiveness bias in performance reviews.
market attractiveness
1/mˈɑɹkɪt ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
fixed phrase
business
how desirable a market is
how good a market looks for business
Приклади
- They assessed market attractiveness before launching the new service.
- High growth and low competition increased the market attractiveness of the region.
perceived attractiveness
1/pɚsˈivd ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
attractiveness as people judge it
how attractive people think something is
Приклади
- Clothing can change perceived attractiveness even when facial features stay the same.
- Researchers measured perceived attractiveness using anonymous ratings.
physical attractiveness
1/fˈɪzɪkəl ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
fixed phrase
how attractive someone looks
how good-looking someone is
Приклади
- Physical attractiveness can affect how quickly people form an opinion.
- The article criticized the media’s obsession with physical attractiveness.
sexual attractiveness
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ətɹˈæktɪvnəs/
fixed phrase
sexual appeal to others
how sexually appealing someone is
Приклади
- The discussion separated sexual attractiveness from emotional compatibility.
- Advertising often tries to link a product with sexual attractiveness.