Synonyms

appealing

American

[uh-pee-ling] / əˈpi lɪŋ /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

appealingly adverb
appealingness noun
nonappealing adjective
nonappealingly adverb
nonappealingness noun
quasi-appealing adjective
quasi-appealingly adverb
unappealing adjective
unappealingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of appealing

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

Example Sentences

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We should pay attention to what makes practices like film photography so appealing in a digital age.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Fully remote work may also sound appealing, but there’s “still less stability” compared with jobs where workers can build face-to-face relationships with their bosses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

These advantages make it especially appealing for indoor spaces like offices, homes, hospitals, data centers, and public venues where many users need fast connections at the same time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, Hong Kong is not as appealing to international companies and investors as it once was.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

I wanted to find out why it was so appealing and likable.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

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