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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He is now appealing the decision to reject his reparation claims, but with two brain tumours, heart disease, and prostate cancer, he worries he is running out of time.
From BBC
Meanwhile, Hong Kong is not as appealing to international companies and investors as it once was.
From BBC
When borrowing costs rise, gold becomes less appealing relative to interest-bearing assets such as bonds.
From Barron's
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
It appears that in their eyes, the Western audience, language and sound are keys to being globally appealing.
From Salon
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