APPEALING Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

appealing 1 of 2

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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appealing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of appeal

as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing

Adjective

Austrian, though, with the exception of a few appealing transitions, has played it thoroughly straight. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 And, there are a lot of borrowers dealing with mounting financial pressure in today's high-rate, inflationary environment, so that kind of relief may be particularly appealing right now. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 If that's the case, prioritizing comfort, electronic assistance and easier low-speed maneuverability could make the Rally a more appealing all-rounder. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 Here are seven natural ways to make your kitchen seem much less appealing to mice this winter. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing

Adjective

Unfortunately, the American alternatives are not particularly attractive.

— Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
His administration had promoted Paraguay as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment, emphasizing fiscal stability and economic modernization.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

Paoletta said the Democratic congressman was wrongly characterizing the scope of the original, century-old construction plan, citing correspondence from long-ago officials.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
La La filed for divorce from the NBA star back in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, according to TMZ, which first reported on the settlement Wednesday.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of citing

Adjective

Tangier is a charming tangle of small houses connected by narrow roads traversed by golf carts and exceedingly few cars.

— John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Queenslanders are delightful and charming, and have become recognizable to millions of viewers around the world who tune into Brisbane's most famous export, Bluey.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

The consensus among commenters is the vehicle appears to be a Toyota 4Runner, and the tarps were used because something about the body is incriminating.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Pembroke needs Reina's expertise for a high-stakes nighttime heist to obtain incriminating evidence.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of incriminating

Adjective

The series will explore whether the accusations made against Gough, a charismatic TO-7 officer known for a string of organized crime takedowns, is a deliberate distraction from a bigger threat lurking in the shadows.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
In the 1930s, a charismatic Followers preacher named Walter White left Idaho for Oregon City, then a lively hub for the timber and paper industries.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

Instead of headline-making beefs that stand the test of time, today’s critics might be the subject of a petulant DM or a horde-summoning quote tweet.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
Also among the Golden Dawn initiates was infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, who the documentary said was a destructive force in the group, binging on drugs while being accused of summoning demons using Golden Dawn rituals.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of summoning

Adjective

This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
What's fascinating, though, is how reading culture appears to have developed in step with the geographical and economical growth of the city.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

Senate Democrats are accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, of giving prediction market Polymarket preferential treatment.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed took particular offense to an outside group’s ad accusing him of disrespecting women.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

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