appealing

1 of 2

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ 

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 

adverb

appealing

2 of 2

present participle of appeal entry 2

Synonyms of appealing

Adjective

• attractive
• charming
• charismatic
• fascinating
• seductive
• enchanting

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

Adjective

a book with an appealing title

the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The rising cost of living is expected to make the 2026 Prime Big Deal Days sale even more appealing. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

But more appealing to me were the smaller bursts of creativity. — Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Though considerably less studied than the cardiovascular impact, mental health has emerged as one of the more exciting and appealing applications. — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing appealing

• find appealing

Rhymes for appealing

• annealing
• concealing
• congealing
• freewheeling
• repealing
• revealing
• unfeeling
• ceiling
• dealing
• feeling
• healing
• heeling