appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
1
: having appeal : pleasing
an appealing design
2
: marked by earnest entreaty : imploring
the appealing look of an injured dog
appealingly adverb

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

a book with an appealing title the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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The Titans could be an appealing job for Kiffin. Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 To many, that’s made China a more appealing prospect. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025 To make your garden even more appealing to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, use autumn leaves and fallen sticks to craft your very own bug snug. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025 An excellent streaming service for sports fans that also features many appealing news and entertainment channels for mainstream audiences. PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of appealing was in 1749

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appealing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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