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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It was only in the course of appealing the family court ruling did Torres Campos’ lawyer mention that the two cited precedents were “invented case law.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
It appears that in their eyes, the Western audience, language and sound are keys to being globally appealing.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
As a love story, “Fantasy Life” isn’t particularly original, but the low-key way Mr. Shear realizes some familiar situations is warm and human, with comic aspects and sad ones kept in an appealing balance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
He bought newspaper ads and solicited favorable editorials, appealing to Americans’ patriotic sympathies.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
What I found appealing in life abroad was the inevitable sense of helplessness it would inspire.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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