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

Simplicity has never sounded so appealing. —Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Today, there are plans in the works to make these downtown areas even more appealing to visitors and locals alike. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

The Edge Class ships are particularly appealing, with Infinite Veranda staterooms that add open-air access to more cabins; the transformable moving Magic Carpet area; and a pool deck that more closely resembles a luxury resort than a traditional ship. —Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

That’s especially true given the price point and even more so as an appealing alternative to the Model Y, against which the R2 absolutely reigns supreme. —ArsTechnica, 9 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