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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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025 Looking for a healthy fruit dessert that is more appealing than a box of cookies or a candy bar? Try making your own fruit bowl. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The venue change makes the show almost as appealing and charming as its lead — Noah Centineo. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Perhaps less appealing, but these chemicals define the flavors of Scotch whisky and represent just a few of the many types of organic carbon that are stored in peatlands. Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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