APPEALING Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈpē-liŋ

Definition of appealing

as in attractive

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts

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appealing

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verb

present participle of appeal

as in citing

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Recent Examples of appealing

Adjective

Metals, which don’t pay income, can become less appealing when interest rates rise. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Home may feel more appealing than whatever is happening in public. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026 But the idea of turning it into something that looks and feels like a medical facility isn’t exactly appealing. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 For families trying to keep a parent safe at home, that’s appealing. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appealing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appealing

Adjective

The Bridgewater Associates founder told CNBC equities have so far weathered the global bond sell-off because earnings growth has kept expected stock returns attractive, relative to bonds.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
This is why smaller logistics companies are becoming an attractive alternative to legacy providers.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

Other countries have also scrapped cash-for-residency programs, citing concerns ranging from dirty money to housing affordability.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
But neither source absolutely predicts whether 2026 will be a record-warm year, the spokesperson said, citing NOAA physical scientist Russell Vose.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of citing

Adjective

The neighborhood/area The fishing village of Conca dei Marini remains a lovely reminder of what this whole coast was once like—sleepy, charming, lost in time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

The film will follow Freddie, a fixer to Hollywood’s supernatural elite, a man with an almost magical gift for making incriminating things disappear.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Lam walked to the rear of his Miami rental home and threw his cellphone from the dock into Biscayne Bay in an attempt to destroy incriminating evidence, prosecutors say.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of incriminating

Adjective

Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The biopic centers on charismatic auto industry executive Sergio Marchionne, played by Pierfrancesco Favino, who saved Fiat from the brink of bankruptcy.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Verb

That prompted South Korea to accuse Ukraine of breaching a nondisclosure agreement about the transfer and summoning Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires for an explanation.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The women recall Haworth summoning them to a garage where they were pressured to undress and have fully nude photos taken of themselves as rock ‘n’ roll music blared.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of summoning

Adjective

You’re surrounded by some of the city’s most important historical landmarks—but the history tucked away within the hotel is just as fascinating as everything that surrounds it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Conceived in collaboration with Coppola and sponsored by Cartier, the Château de Versailles is staging an exhibition about the film’s fascinating origin, painstaking production and cultural impact.

— Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

Don't be shocked if the liberals start accusing NBA legend Charles Barkley of being MAGA.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Decades later, in her 2026 memoir, Rinna opened up about her relationship with Kelker-Kelly, accusing him of being verbally abusive and manipulative toward her during their time working together, People reported.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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