APPEALING Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈpē-liŋ

Definition of appealing

as in attractive

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

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Relevance

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appealing

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verb

present participle of appeal

as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing

Adjective

Retiring in Europe is an appealing prospect for many Americans, with benefits such as excellent healthcare, rich cultures to explore and a pace of life often better suited to retirement. — Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Fans miss witnessing a hitting masterclass, but the luxury of instant feedback and individual instruction in a commotion-free environment is far more appealing. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 But the redesigned Kia Seltos has raised the bar to an all-new level with its generous passenger and cargo space, range of powertrain options, and appealing value. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 However, Raiff is a far more appealing romantic lead under the guidance of a different directing team, with another writer’s script. — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing

Adjective

But the administration has left itself few if any attractive alternatives.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Should the person report directly to OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who is reportedly hiring for the role instead of Altman, which would be most attractive for a big name like Hazelbaker?

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

Officials from both sides have expressed skepticism about AI regulation in recent days, with Trump citing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development as a reason for avoiding guardrails.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Netflix shares fell nearly 5 percent on Friday after Wells Fargo downgraded its stock and price target, citing concerns over user engagement.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of citing

Adjective

In their nine years together, Leigh had often thought of Beck as a kind of charming insectoid alien in a human suit learning Earth customs.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

Lam walked to the rear of his Miami rental home and threw his cellphone from the dock into Biscayne Bay in an attempt to destroy incriminating evidence, prosecutors say.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Frequently, these prosecutions have invoked spy charges, with the FSB’s counterintelligence wing supplying the incriminating information.

— Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of incriminating

Adjective

For example, religious leader Joseph Smith, who founded the Mormon religion, was charismatic.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Their investigation takes them to Echo Canyon Farm, a commune run by a charismatic cult leader, Lawrence Cole (Damon Herriman); Tommy had been living there at the time of his death.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

Before this dilemma can play out, Hal triggers an Indiana Jones–esque booby trap inside the compound’s stronghold, summoning Macon’s men with their advanced weaponry.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
After the initial group of firefighters got to the scene, a second alarm was called, summoning more fire and hazardous material crews to the blaze.

— Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of summoning

Adjective

That, to me, was a fascinating story and that was a story that would sustain an entire movie.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
But the most fascinating part of the process is seeing all the moves come together — or fail to mesh — when football begins.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinating

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