appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Synonyms of appealing
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 amendment is meant to make the proposal more appealing for Republican lawmakers outside the city. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The race to offer data center operators the most appealing tax incentive may end up being a race to the bottom, as the strategy might already be losing local and state governments large sums of money. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 The Concord treehouse fits in with many of the most appealing places in the Southeast. Simone Jasper updated April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 But Rogue was always the one that felt most appealing to me. Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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