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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From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Football is not flush with top central defenders who are likely to be available at an appealing price for a club that must watch their money and who will be prioritising their midfield after focusing on forward players last summer. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 And if cooking together doesn’t sound appealing, the same principle applies elsewhere. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 Try not to stock your kitchen or workspace with appealing snacks, for example. Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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