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adjective

ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Definition of appealingnext
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
The family’s subsequent road trip to find safety gives the story an appealing sense of exploration. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 With traditional exit pathways, such as IPOs, seeing a notable slowdown, secondaries have become an increasingly appealing route to liquidity for investors in the region amid tougher fundraising conditions and slower exits. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 El Niño doesn’t guarantee a banner snow year here, but this is one of the regions that can benefit when the pattern pushes the storm track south, making Palisades a more appealing bet for significant snowfall. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The rising cost of living is expected to make the 2026 Prime Big Deal Days sale even more appealing. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing
  1. attractive
  2. citing
  3. charming
  4. incriminating
  5. charismatic
  6. summoning
  7. fascinating
  8. accusing
Adjective
  • Cam, Aneha, Malaine Once again, a rizzless man is empowered to choose between two attractive women.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The recent volatility in the equity markets has created some potentially attractive opportunities for investors willing to look past near-term choppiness.
    — Nick Wells, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • Expect follow-up studies, and expect pink noise features in sleep apps to start citing them.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • China has restricted foreign satellite communications services within its territory, citing data security concerns.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of citing
Adjective
  • While renting a charming Mediterranean Revival-style villa in the Hollywood Hills, the FBI tapped her phone lines and the CIA covertly intercepted and opened her mail.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The author behind the singular Elizabeth Zott returns with ‘Peck & Peck,’ a sharp, charming satire on the pretensions and perils of literary gatekeepers.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • The film will follow Freddie, a fixer to Hollywood’s supernatural elite, a man with an almost magical gift for making incriminating things disappear.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities in 1999 found significant incriminating evidence in a storage locker that ultimately led to Blach’s conviction at trial.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of incriminating
Adjective
  • In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But the appointment of the 69-year-old Tagle, a charismatic figure previously tipped as a possible pope, was an important piece of housekeeping.
    — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • That prompted South Korea to accuse Ukraine of breaching a nondisclosure agreement about the transfer and summoning Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires for an explanation.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The women recall Haworth summoning them to a garage where they were pressured to undress and have fully nude photos taken of themselves as rock ‘n’ roll music blared.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of summoning
Adjective
  • Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The director’s deliberate obfuscation of Soulan’s immediate intentions — beyond his desire to keep the school open — make for a fascinating character study.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest Sunday on X, accusing Pulido Vargas of exploiting programs meant to provide essential supplies and housing.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • China criticized Lai’s speech, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of accusing

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appealing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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