Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
There was a sense of humour to what he did that I found very appealing.
That's a very appealing idea.
Synonyms: attractive, inviting, engaging, charming More Synonyms of appealing
appealinglygraded adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed, ADVERB after verb]
... a selection of appealingly simple dishes
2. adjective
An appealing expression or tone of voice indicates to someone that you want help, advice, or approval.
She gave him a soft appealing look that would have melted solid ice.
appealinglyadverb [ADVERB after verb]
Dena looked appealingly at Blair, hoping to hear a contrary opinion.
3. See also appeal
appealing in British English
(əˈpiːlɪŋ)
adjective
attractive or pleasing
Derived forms
appealingly (apˈpealingly)
adverb
Examples of 'appealing' in a sentence
appealing
Suddenly packaged food on sterilised trays looked quite appealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Whether this knowledge makes this more or less appealing depends on how you like your interview styles.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Property looks less appealing than it has for years.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The tax advantages of offsets for savers could also look less appealing from next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Off set deals are looking particularly appealing given that no easy access accounts currently beat inflation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The invitation to read could hardly be less appealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Holiday romances look more appealing by the second.
The Sun (2009)
Other studies have shown that eating in front of a mirror makes junk food taste less appealing.
The Sun (2016)
And the venues and guest lists are certainly looking more appealing.
The Sun (2010)
Country life has simply become less appealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is a very appealing idea.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is an intensely appealing thought.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The good news is that something potentially rather appealing and grown-up is emerging from all this current fashion foolishness.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
For example, the thought of being thin tomorrow is less appealing than the thought of eating a piece of cake now.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A quiet but happy 2016 is obviously an appealing thought.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And the generation raised on Sesame Street wants something more appealing than thirty minutes of straight talking.
Christianity Today (2000)
All the others models, and the hybrid in particular, are rather less appealing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Viewed from the wreckage of today's system, it sounds like an appealing idea.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
More than a century on, we've dressed his pioneering research up as a rather appealing ninja.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Again, you will know you have successfully done the technique because the image of the healthy new you will be more appealing than the idea of smoking.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He has always been something of an appealing ogre and I had put myself in the class of not quite knowing what to make of the guy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He was also an effective singer with an appealing, world-weary voice and a potent songwriter with an influence that extended far beyond the realm of folk.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
appealing
British English: appealing ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
There was a sense of humour to what he did that I found very appealing.
American English: appealing
Brazilian Portuguese: atraente
Chinese: 吸引人的
European Spanish: atractivo
French: attrayant
German: ansprechend
Italian: accattivante
Japanese: 魅力的な
Korean: 매력적인
European Portuguese: atraente
Latin American Spanish: atractivo
Chinese translation of 'appealing'
appealing
(əˈpiːlɪŋ)
adj
(= attractive)[idea, person]吸引人的 (xīyǐn rén de)
(= pleading)[look, tone]恳(懇)求的 (kěnqiú de)
appeal
(əˈpiːl)
vi
to appeal (to sb) (= be attractive) 吸引(某人) (xīyǐn (mǒurén))
(Law) 上诉(訴) (shàngsù)
vt
(US)[decision, verdict]上诉(訴) (shàngsù)
n
(c) (= request) 请(請)求 (qǐngqiú) (个(個), gè)
(c) (for good cause) 呼吁(籲) (hūyù) (个(個), gè)
(c/u) (Law) 上诉(訴) (shàngsù) (个(個), gè)
(u) (= attraction, charm) 吸引力 (xīyǐnlì)
to appeal (to sb) for sth为(為)某事(向某人)呼吁(籲) (wèi mǒushì (xiàng mǒurén) hūyù)
he appealed for calm/silence他请(請)求大家平静(靜)下来(來)/安静(靜)下来(來) (tā qǐngqiú dàjiā píngjìng xiàlái/ānjìng xiàlái)
it doesn't appeal to me这(這)一点(點)也引不起我的兴(興)趣 (zhè yīdiǎn yě yǐn bù qǐ wǒde xìngqù)
to appeal against a decision/verdict (Brit) 对(對)决(決)定/判决(決)进(進)行上诉(訴) (duì juédìng/pànjué jìnxíng shàngsù)
to appeal to the Supreme Court上诉(訴)最高法庭 (shàngsù zuìgāo fǎtíng)
right of appeal (Law) 上诉(訴)权(權) (shàngsù quán)
(adjective)
Definition
attractive or pleasing
That's a very appealing idea.
Synonyms
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
inviting
The February air was soft, cool and inviting.
engaging
She was a most engaging child.
charming
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
winning
She had great charm and a winning personality.
desirable
the actor was very handsome and considered most desirable
endearing
She has such an endearing personality.
alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
winsome
She gave them a winsome smile.
prepossessing
his particularly attractive and prepossessing appearance
Opposites
offensive
,
disgusting
,
forbidding
,
revolting
,
sickening
,
undesirable
,
unattractive
,
repellent
,
obnoxious
,
repulsive
,
objectionable
,
odious
,
repugnant
,
unappealing
,
loathsome
,
unprepossessing
,
uninviting
,
unalluring
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
Synonyms
attractive,
fascinating,
enchanting,
seductive,
tempting,
sexy,
intriguing,
fetching (informal),
glamorous,
captivating,
beguiling,
bewitching,
come-hither,
hot (informal)
in the sense of charming
Definition
delightful or attractive
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
Synonyms
attractive,
pleasing,
appealing,
engaging,
lovely,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
irresistible,
seductive,
captivating,
eye-catching,
bewitching,
delectable,
winsome,
likable or likeable
in the sense of desirable
Definition
arousing sexual desire
the actor was very handsome and considered most desirable