appealing

American  

[uh-pee-ling] / əˈpi lɪŋ /

adjective

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

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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

But regardless of United's past pedigree, the chaos enveloping Old Trafford hardly makes it an appealing job for any manager of stature these days.

From Barron's

The portrait is appealing, but the author too often relies on ancient writers who were themselves captivated by the ideal of a wise man in power.

From The Wall Street Journal

People appealing health-insurance coverage rejections will want to make sure they mail their appeals earlier, says Cambria Nwosu, a doctor of nursing science.

From The Wall Street Journal

Exercise stands out as a low cost and widely accessible option that also improves physical health, making it appealing to both patients and healthcare professionals.

From Science Daily

Save the Children, which is appealing the decision, declined to comment on the allegations and said it would continue to work in Gaza through local staff and partners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• engaging
• tempting