appealing
Americanadjective
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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The force is now appealing for witnesses, including motorists with dashcam footage, to come forward.
From BBC
The Brentwood School had reached a separate agreement with the veteran plaintiffs on terms of a new lease, but the VA refused to sign on, appealing the case instead.
From Los Angeles Times
Paramount shifted gears and launched a hostile takeover, appealing directly to Warner shareholders, offering them $30 a share.
From Los Angeles Times
Döpfner said he is focused on buying new digital media properties, but there are few appealing businesses up for sale, making new acquisitions elusive.
The search is now in its sixth day, with investigators knocking on doors, asking for home-security videos, and appealing to the public for tips to find the gunman.
From BBC
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