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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space. Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 But even more appealing are the masses of pink flowers in late winter to early spring. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 Rather, in recent years A-B InBev has pumped more marketing money to attract health-conscious drinkers seeking a more appealing low-carb beer. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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