appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ 

1

: having appeal : pleasing

an appealing design

2

: marked by earnest entreaty : imploring

the appealing look of an injured dog

appealingly

ə-ˈpē-liŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of appealing

• attractive
• charming
• charismatic
• fascinating
• seductive
• enchanting

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

a book with an appealing title

the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

Recent Examples on the Web

At a time when Democrats have grown dissatisfied with the party establishment, Platner seemed like an appealing alternative. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Sophisticated tools can identify behavioral cues, suggest emotionally appealing messaging and optimize outreach based on what is most likely to prompt a response. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

All of that was just so appealing and exciting, like a new adventure; a new place to go. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing appealing

• find appealing

Rhymes for appealing

• annealing
• concealing
• congealing
• freewheeling
• repealing
• revealing
• unfeeling
• ceiling
• dealing
• feeling
• healing
• heeling