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The quality of being attractive

traction

noun

the degree to which a new idea, product, etc. is accepted by the public

appeal

noun

a quality that something has that makes people like it or want it

character

noun

a quality that makes something interesting or attractive

charm

noun

a personal quality that attracts people to you and makes them like you

charm

noun

the quality of being pleasant or attractive

glamour

noun

a special quality that makes a person, place, or situation seem very exciting, attractive, or fashionable

charisma

noun

a strong personal quality that makes other people like you and be attracted to you

magnetism

noun

the ability that a person has to attract and interest people very strongly

good looks

noun

the physically attractive appearance of someone, especially of their face

allure

noun

a special, exciting, and attractive quality that someone or something has

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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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