appealing

adjective

ap·​peal·​ing ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce appealing (audio)
1
: having appeal : pleasing
an appealing design
2
: marked by earnest entreaty : imploring
the appealing look of an injured dog
appealingly adverb

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

a book with an appealing title the idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts
Recent Examples on the Web If the measure is passed, filing these suits would become less appealing for plaintiffs’ lawyers. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024 Several shoppers compare the color to a popular lipstick that’s five times the price, which makes the $5 price even more appealing. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024 High-elevation South American cities could also become more appealing as global temperatures warm. Lou Robinson, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024 Other wise ways to prevent (or eliminate) fruit flies: Run a dehumidifier to reduce moisture around your home, which results in a less appealing environment for fruit flies. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for appealing 

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Word History

Etymology

from present participle of appeal entry 2

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of appealing was in 1749

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“Appealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appealing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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