nubility

noun

Definition of nubilitynext
as in pulchritude

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  1. pulchritude
  2. seductiveness
  3. desirability
  4. sexiness
  5. lusciousness
  6. loveliness
  7. attractiveness
  8. beauty
Noun
  • In this riotous, satirical comedy, where comic, physical exertion rules the day, why does this scene stand alone in its effective pulchritude?
    — David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • But the new addition, Dan (David Johnson III), turns out to be a fine specimen of beefy pulchritude, not unlike the gay neighbors Jamie eyes through his bedroom window.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
Definition of pulchritude
Noun
  • So, too, do the antics of his estate manager (a buoyant Sam Adegoke), always concocting money-making schemes, and the wide-eyed adoration of the girl next door (Amelia Mason, deftly balancing naïveté with seductiveness), who wants to save him.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the seductiveness of the Reflecting Pool.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of seductiveness
Noun
  • While the state did not make the top tier for lowest crime, both cities are seen as safer than many major coastal counterparts, contributing to their overall desirability.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The shift away from promotional activity, the exec noted, has also been pivotal in maintaining its growth streak, with the company leaning more on building brand equity and desirability.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • That refined seriousness, paired with the skin-tight fit, creates an image of both sophistication and sexiness.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Comfort is essential, but never at the expense of the body shape, or a touch of sexiness.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of sexiness
Noun
  • Beurre blanc pools in the base of its bowl — an unorthodox addition, perhaps an insurance policy for overall lusciousness, but its presence doesn’t interfere flavor-wise.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At least there’s Huppert in gloriously aloof form, plus the overripe lusciousness of Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography; with an edible and/or a cocktail or three, that might be enough.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of lusciousness
Noun
  • The final moments, the story’s famous articulation of human agency and good versus evil, land with crushing loveliness.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The stark white tip offers an especially bright touch that catapults the design into mod-era loveliness.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of loveliness
Noun
  • Firstman is recognized by a musclebound music producer dining nearby with a woman of equitable attractiveness.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Anwar is trying to highlight Malaysia’s attractiveness to tech and AI companies, in particular by highlighting the country as a neutral and non-aligned home for investment.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The company additionally toyed with the beauty category via collaborations, the latest of which launched with K-beauty brand Amuse earlier this year.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
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