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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In fact, on the whole the backup quarterback market might not have been very appealing among players such as Joshua Dobbs (New England), Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) and Mac Jones (San Francisco). Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025 Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025 The idea of getting cheap treatment, using the latest methods, and taking a mini-vacation in Istanbul is very appealing. William Jones, USA Today, 11 July 2025 The frontman's open-hearted emotion was even more appealing than the foot stomps and handclaps. Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 10 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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