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 Tonale’s base price is appealing, but be sure to consider the high delivery charge and price leap from gasoline to PHEV. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025 The Tonale’s base price is appealing, but be sure to consider the high delivery charge and price leap from gasoline to PHEV. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 As the two lovers, Robin Wright as the comely princess and Cary Elwes as her loving swain are engaging and appealing. Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025 Even so, prices for new homes remain lower than for existing homes thanks to the incentives and discounts offered by builders over the past few months, making these properties more appealing to buyers. MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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