appealing

1 of 2

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

appealing

2 of 2

present participle of appeal entry 2

Synonyms of appealing

Adjective

• attractive
• charming
• charismatic
• fascinating
• seductive
• enchanting

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

Adjective

a book with an appealing title

the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

The appealing part of his game is his two-way play, details and compete. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Snakes are ectothermic and rely on outside heat to regulate their body temperature, so a dark, warm engine bay makes an appealing shelter — and offers plenty of nooks to hide from predators. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

One of the getaway’s most appealing allures is its glimpse into a forgotten era. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

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