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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So instead of railing against technology, they’re focused on making the physical world as accessible and appealing as possible. Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025 Here are the 12 features homebuyers are searching for, and what rooms are most appealing to potentially sell your home fast and boost your property value. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 The upheaval has made the VA hospitals a less-than-appealing place to work, according to Siebers. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 She is most known, however, for giving an inside look at the world of competitive tennis and making the sport more appealing to a younger generation. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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