appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Synonyms of appealingnext
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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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Less appealing is the drop in value as your vehicle gets older. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 These mortgage loans can sound appealing because closing costs run 2% to 5% of the loan amount. Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Those drawn to that kind of fantasy retreat, however, might find a 1970s West Coast home—nestled into a granite boulder field and distinguished by a roofline with deep, scalloped eaves—an appealing alternative. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 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 10 Apr. 2026.

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