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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Her next goal is to create sugar-free mocktails for her restaurants, as GLP-1s can make alcohol less appealing. Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 But the brands’ sales have deteriorated further since the split was announced, making a spinoff less appealing to investors. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 While having a range of options is appealing, many go untouched for months. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 There’s something baked into the human psyche where fantasy love is very appealing to us. Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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