appealing

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adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
Synonyms of appealing
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 How to pronounce appealing (audio)
adverb

appealing

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present participle of appeal entry 2

Synonyms of appealing

Relevance

Adjective

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Examples of appealing in a Sentence

Adjective a book with an appealing title the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
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Adjective
What to do nearby The location in between downtown and East Nashville means many of the city's most appealing activities are a walk, Uber, or city bus away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 April 20 – May 20 A plan may sound good in theory but feel less appealing once the practical details show up. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Taurus April 20 – May 20 A plan may sound good in theory but feel less appealing once the practical details show up. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Don’t let that description suggest a stuffy, joyless evening in the theater – as if anything associated with the endlessly appealing Louis-Dreyfus could ever be joyless. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of appealing was in 1749

Phrases Containing appealing

Rhymes for appealing

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appealing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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