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

That can make alternatives such as debt settlement appealing, particularly if financial hardship has made the original balance difficult to repay. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 This often leaves food overly soft, mushy, dry, or less appealing in taste and texture. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 Well, beyond the algorithm, what makes this particular kind of self-improvement so appealing to young men right now? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 And for Alexander, the project was an appealing one because of the treasures already found within the home. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing

Adjective

Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

Coach Regis Le Bris appears to have quelled that for this summer, citing a lack of other striking options beyond Brian Brobbey in a season where his side have European football to contend with on top of domestic matters.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The new investment consortium has an option to become the majority shareholder of Liverpool FC at a valuation around $8 billion in the next 12 months, CNBC reported, citing an anonymous source.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of citing

Adjective

Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

Though the trick watch that recorded Sang-gil’s incriminating meeting with the mayor has been destroyed, Eun-sae backed up the footage.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
The group uncovered an incriminating flash drive hidden in Victor’s safe, exposing his role in covering up a deadly conspiracy involving a construction project.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of incriminating

Adjective

Still, charismatic leaders who have pushed for dollarization have failed to date, suggesting that the patient may not want the money doctor’s medicine.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Written by Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker, Love Love follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

The friends haven’t seen each other in some time, though Frankie spends many an evening parked outside the hospice in his car, summoning the gumption to visit.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Definition of summoning

Adjective

Narrowing down which of its fascinating destinations to add to your list.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Beyond its fascinating reliefs depicting pharaohs and Egyptian deities, the temple offers sweeping panoramic views across Madrid’s western districts.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

The Motherland Party filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, demanding its removal from the ballot, accusing Yabloko of copyright infringement and exceeding campaign spending limits.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Trump filed the lawsuit in December seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing it of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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