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 agrees that influencers promising a shortcut to success and a way to "get out of the Matrix" can seem appealing to people who think they've "got no other choice".
From BBC
That gin martini nightcap at the luxe Savoy hotel looks less appealing at $38 rather than £28.
The rollout is a big bet by the electric-car maker that it can boost sales by appealing to a wider swath of car buyers, including people who might have considered a gas car instead.
But conditions today are making them look appealing.
Florida, on the other hand, is one of several U.S. states that doesn’t have a state income tax, making it an appealing destination for many high-income earners.
From MarketWatch
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