Appealing: meaning, definitions and examples

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appealing

 

[ əˈpiːlɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a positive way

Attractive or interesting in a way that makes people want to listen, look, or think about it.

Synonyms

attractive, captivating, charming, enticing

Examples of usage

  • It was an appealing idea that captured everyone's attention.
  • The appealing design of the new product attracted many customers.
  • She had an appealing smile that lit up the room.
Context #2 | Verb

in a legal context

To make a serious or urgent request.

Synonyms

petition, plead, solicit

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer appealed to the judge for a retrial.
  • She decided to appeal the court's decision.

Word origin

The word 'appealing' originated from the Old French word 'apeler' meaning 'to call, to appeal'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the sense of attractiveness and making a request in a legal context.

See also: appeal, appealingly, appeals, unappealing, unappealingly.