Situationally attractive

A word to describe a person who may look attractive in a particular situation (ie. a skytrain or crowded bus), or around less attractive people, but when by themselves is not considered attractive. Not to be confused with attractiveness brought on my the consumption of alcohol.

*Thinking to self*, hmm that guy on the bus is pretty hot....*looks around*wait, I think he is just situationally attractive.

Situationally attractive by jcf08 June 23, 2011

situational attractiveness 

A state of hotness derived solely from one's occupation, or role in a situation. The situationally attractive individual is typically unattractive, or at least just average, in normal circumstances.

Person 1: "I have a really hot TA for CS this semester."

*few weeks later*
Person 1: "Nevermind, it's just situational attractiveness."

Person 2: "Oh, like he's only attractive because he's a TA?"

Other examples: female bartender, professors, RA's, baristas

situational attractiveness by brilliantpenguin April 18, 2015