appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
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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When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness. Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025 Overall, though, the album retains the party vibe and reggaetón base that’s made Cris MJ’s songs so appealing. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 27 June 2025 The street-facing towers remain; the bishop retains an apartment with tall, appropriately canonical arched windows and stained glass; and the other new residences have an appealing tinge of weirdness that new construction hardly ever offers. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025 Nominate it as one of America’s Top Workplaces Why embrace a compressed work schedule For employees who want more control without sacrificing full-time status, a compressed schedule offers an appealing alternative. Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 27 June 2025 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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