appealing

[ uh-pee-ling ]

adjective

1. evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.

Other Words From

• ap·pealing·ly adverb
• ap·pealing·ness noun
• nonap·pealing adjective
• nonap·pealing·ly adverb
• nonap·pealing·ness noun
• quasi-ap·pealing adjective
• quasi-ap·pealing·ly adverb
• unap·pealing adjective
• unap·pealing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of appealing¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; appeal + -ing ²

Example Sentences

These factors collectively make equities more appealing than fixed-income investments like bonds, analysts say.

From Salon

The most appealing part about this is that with these designations you can circumvent the often lengthy and cumbersome probate process.

From Salon

This makes him appealing to his plugged-in Gen Z audience, who understand the implications of being labeled a short king.

From Salon

When it reopened in October 2022, the nightclub promoted itself on its website as appealing to a "new generation of beautiful partygoers", with immersive theatre events and different music genres to "suit all tastes".

From BBC

Two men, aged 24 and 67, remain in hospital and officers are appealing for information, particularly regarding a grey Audi RS 4.

From BBC

Related Words

• engaging
• tempting