appealing

word · lemma: appeal

/əˈpiɫɪŋ/
uh-PEE-ling
/ɐpˈiːlɪŋ/
uh-PEE-ling

Definition

Something that is appealing is attractive, interesting, or pleasing. It can describe people, ideas, places, or things that make you want to look, try, or pay attention.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in positive, polite, or neutral tones. Common collocations: 'find something appealing', 'visually appealing', 'sound appealing', 'make something appealing'. Do not confuse with 'appalling' (very bad, shocking).

Example Sentences

They've made the product more appealing to young people.

natural

The new restaurant looks very appealing.

basic

Her smile is really appealing.

basic

This job offer is appealing to me.

basic

I don't find horror movies very appealing.

natural

Does that plan sound appealing to you?

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