appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Synonyms of appealingnext
1
: having appeal : pleasing
an appealing design
2
: marked by earnest entreaty : imploring
the appealing look of an injured dog
appealingly adverb

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

a book with an appealing title the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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China’s leveling playing field Beyond seasonality, BYD’s thinning lead in domestic sales suggests a leveling in China’s EV playing field, as offerings from its competitors grow increasingly appealing to consumers. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 For the Academy, that’s a relatively familiar, appealing package. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026 This alone would be enough to make the Robot Phone a pretty appealing prospect for some. Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026 Visits timed during the park's shoulder seasons, which typically run from mid-April to May and after Labor Day to late fall, are especially appealing. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of appealing was in 1749

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appealing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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