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

Part of why this is taking off is because mushrooms have been positioned as an appealing alternative to other more conventional fixes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026

The rural setting, away from the big city, was an appealing option for raising his two boys. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

The Preakness’ shorter distance of 1 3/16 miles is much more appealing than the grueling mile and a half of the Belmont, and race organizers certainly could bump up the purse from $2 million. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Some studies suggest artificial sweeteners may affect the brain in a way similar to sugar, which could make foods more appealing. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 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