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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The work to make merchandise more appealing will continue, Fiddelke said Wednesday. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025 For many, simply sitting on the couch at home with a dog by their side remains more appealing than slipping into VR. Mack Degeurin Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025 Assets will become harder to save and investment abroad less appealing. Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025 By contrast, many Americans recall their own school lunches as far less appealing. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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