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

Well, beyond the algorithm, what makes this particular kind of self-improvement so appealing to young men right now? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

The number was appealing, and the realtor knew a likely buyer. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026

The freedom that comes with being on the water has proven incredibly appealing to owners, especially with changing generational values putting greater emphasis on work-life balance and experientialism. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Hassan said the opportunity to partner with the Olympics and Paralympics was unique and appealing because of its international reach. — Leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 11 Aug. 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