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

This is one reason why franchising can be an appealing option. — Bob Bernotas, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

That level of transparency may not sound as appealing as bold marketing claims. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026

The three suitors most often linked to James all can make an appealing case to James, but all have financial limitations. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Characteristics like shiplap walls, barn doors, and predictable matte black fixtures are now less appealing. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 June 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