"Physical attractiveness" refers to how appealing or pleasing someone's physical appearance is to others. It is about how attractive someone looks on the outside. Full definition
That is, although significant, the moderating effect of self - perceived mate value was rather weak and seems to play only a minor role in the light of the overriding importance of physical attractiveness of a potential partner. (link.springer.com)
The central purpose of this study was to determine whether a single interpersonal communication event could influence perceptions of physical attractiveness in a dating environment. (interpersona.psychopen.eu)
Men who place more importance on physical attractiveness fell in love first in their relationship more often when they thought they were with a highly attractive partner. (scienceofrelationships.com)