appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
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
Recent Examples on the Web Easy navigation, seamless gameplay on desktop and mobile, and a visually appealing website contributed to our rankings. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 Still, the polling suggests Americans aren’t sure which of their two options is more appealing—or, perhaps, less discouraging—and Biden’s deep unpopularity of more than 16 points net negativity is worrisome for Democrats. Philip Elliott, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024 Apple announced updates, too, that may make iPhone theft less appealing in the future. Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024 Industrial meets residential The interior design is an appealing mix of industrial with residential. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024 Normalizing Israeli-Saudi relations is an appealing way to undergird peace and stability in the region and to counter Iran’s malign influence in the long term, but accomplishing it requires complicated political scaffolding that has yet to be fully designed, much less erected. Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024 The sleek cut is made even more appealing thanks to the lightweight, ultra-soft fabric, plus the dress comes in 19 springy colors and patterns to amp up your wardrobe for under $50. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024 Venturing further afield is an appealing option, especially if there is potential to add a few days to your trip and perhaps even embark on a week-long getaway. Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024 The Ocean Sport only comes with 231 miles of range and needs 6.9 seconds to hit 60 mph, so the Ocean Ultra may be more appealing with its 350 miles of range, 3.9-second zero-to-60 mph time, dual-motor setup and new $34,999 price tag. Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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