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

But Donovan stressed that a lot can change in a five-year period, and perhaps the technology will exist that makes a turf field more appealing. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Resort and Destination Fees Some hotels advertise an appealing nightly rate, then add a mandatory resort or destination fee upon arrival. — Matthew Kayser july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The setting is fairly stunning; dining here is elegant and appealing. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Although posting your day-to-day life in a way that’s visually appealing is definitely a form of work, the influencer’s goal is to sell a fantasy packaged as a possibility. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 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