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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > defining characteristics of physical attractiveness
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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > personality and individual differences > defining characteristics of physical attractiveness

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defining characteristics of physical attractiveness  

Definition

  • The perception of physical attractiveness involves the judgment that a person's overt appearance is cute, beautiful, handsome, sexy, nice, fashionable, or desirable. The diversity of synonyms conveys the fact that perceptions of physical attractiveness are complex and multidimensional. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Physical Attractiveness, Defining Characteristics]

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