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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appealing

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verb

present participle of appeal

as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing

Adjective

At a time when Democrats have grown dissatisfied with the party establishment, Platner seemed like an appealing alternative. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 No matter its size, material, or style, a bare fence in your backyard is hardly an appealing sight. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 July 2026 All of that was just so appealing and exciting, like a new adventure; a new place to go. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

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Adjective

Winning with defense may not be attractive, but it’s certainly been effective.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Detmers and Soriano are the most attractive, but outfielder Jo Adell and relievers Sam Bachman, Chase Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn could also generate some interest.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

Authorities have banned Pride marches in Istanbul since 2015, citing public safety and security concerns.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of citing

Adjective

Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

Though suspicious, the recording was not considered incriminating, as Hodel may have suspected his home was wiretapped and was taunting police.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
Following her arrest, Ryan allegedly made several incriminating statements while speaking with investigators.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of incriminating

Adjective

The Southern Charm Rides historical tour is a must-do experience, moving us through Uptown, Fourth Ward, and pieces of the city’s earlier history in an open-air cart with a tour guide charismatic enough to keep us smiling for the rest of the trip.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Being constantly threatened should take its toll on a person, but Snow builds a life, summoning the fortitude to conclude that someday her prince will come.

— Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Definition of summoning

Adjective

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
The most fascinating quarter-final tie for me, given that Switzerland denied us an all-South American affair between Argentina and Colombia.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

Some of the center's health workers and those working on the ground began striking last week, accusing authorities of failing to pay their wages since the outbreak began.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Her effort to reshape coverage has been met with a series of controversies, including firings and fiery resignations by CBS journalists accusing her of bias, which the network and Weiss deny.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

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