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 brand has proven itself consistent and appealing to those looking for high-quality meals at a lower price than most sit-down restaurants.
From Los Angeles Times
Paramount’s hostile takeover bypasses management entirely, appealing directly to investors and potentially putting shareholders’ preferences at odds with the board’s preferred transaction.
From MarketWatch
The best evidence that we have for what can you do to make yourself more appealing to someone is not to share your CV and impress them with those details.
From Los Angeles Times
Besides restructuring, Nissan is also taking steps to make its cars more appealing.
Le Pen, the RN and 11 others are appealing the March 2025 ruling, which also sentenced her to four years in jail, with two suspended.
From Barron's
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