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

Gold tends to struggle when borrowing costs are higher, because it becomes less appealing relative to interest-bearing assets, such as bonds.

From Barron's

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

"I'd like to thank the public and particularly the local Jewish community in the area for their continued support," she added, appealing for anyone with information to get in touch with the force.

From BBC

Shares in these scenarios usually see minimal volatility because the only factor that matters for what they’re worth is the pending transaction, making the returns look even more appealing.

From Barron's

Movies and other forms of entertainment thrived in tough economic times by appealing to people’s need for escapism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• engaging
• tempting