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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Partition is never an appealing policy option, least of all on a continent traumatized by the way colonial powers arbitrarily carved up communities. Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025 Meals should be both nutritious and appealing, prepared in ways that encourage children to enjoy them. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 So, what makes Porto, a city with a population of only around 230,000, such an appealing dining destination? Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Shop Around In addition to building a space that’s layered and appealing, considering multiple stores is a reliable way to avoid making an impulsive purchase. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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