appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ 

1

: having appeal : pleasing

an appealing design

2

: marked by earnest entreaty : imploring

the appealing look of an injured dog

appealingly

ə-ˈpē-liŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

a book with an appealing title

the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

Recent Examples on the Web

The changes have made Sweetgreen not only an appealing lunch option for young professionals, but also an appealing dinner prospect. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024

If anything, in recent years, the idea has grown slightly less appealing. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2024

In Portugal, visit Porto instead of Lisbon Easily accessible from the U.S. with direct flights out of New York, Porto is an appealing summer destination in northern Portugal. —Ashley Rossi, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024

There is nothing wrong with trying to attract the biggest audience by writing the most appealing songs and embracing emotions and excitement. —Michael Presser, New York Daily News, 16 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing appealing

• find appealing