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attractiveness

noun/əˈtræktɪvnəs/

definition

the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind

example

The attractiveness of the landscape drew many artists to paint its picturesque views.

synonyms
appealcharmbeauty
word origin — From attract + -iveness, from Latin attractus, past participle of attrahere

attractiveness, self-awareness, stimulus, stability, reclamation: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 68. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. attractiveness · noun/əˈtræktɪvnəs/

    the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind

    The attractiveness of the landscape drew many artists to paint its picturesque views.

    Synonyms: appeal, charm, beauty

    Origin: From attract + -iveness, from Latin attractus, past participle of attrahere

  2. self-awareness · noun/ˌsɛlf.əˈwɛrnəs/

    the conscious knowledge of one's own character feelings motives and desires

    Developing self-awareness is essential for personal growth and understanding one's emotions.

    Synonyms: self-consciousness, self-knowledge, introspection

    Origin: The term 'self-awareness' originates from the combination of 'self', meaning oneself or personal identity, and 'awareness', derived from the Old English 'warian', meaning to be wary or cognizant.

  3. stimulus · noun/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/

    an agent, action, or condition that provokes a response or activity

    The new government policy acts as a significant economic stimulus that encourages consumer spending.

    Synonyms: incentive, impetus, motivation

    Origin: Latin 'stimulus', meaning 'a goad, incitement'

  4. stability · noun/stəˈbɪləti/

    the state of being firm, steady, or unchanging

    The stability of the economy is crucial for attracting foreign investments.

    Synonyms: steadiness, firmness, constancy

    Origin: from Latin 'stabilitas', from 'stabilis', meaning 'firm, steady'

  5. reclamation · noun/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

    the process of recovering land or resources from a state of disuse or decay

    The reclamation of abandoned industrial sites has transformed the area into a vibrant community space.

    Synonyms: restoration, recovery, rehabilitation

    Origin: from Latin 'reclamationem', meaning 'a claiming back', from 'reclamare' meaning 'to cry out against'