🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

매력

Pronunciation / Transliteration: maeryeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Attractiveness/əˈtræktɪvnəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"풍경의 매력이 많은 관광객을 끌어들였다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being attractive or appealing to the senses.

    "The attractiveness of the landscape drew many tourists to the area."
  2. 2

    The degree to which something is appealing or desirable.

    "Her attractiveness was not just in her looks but also in her personality."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'attractiveness' originates from the Latin 'attractivus', meaning 'drawing together', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. The concept has shifted from a mere physical appeal to encompass broader qualities that draw people in, including charm and personality.

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