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).
Spanish: atractivo - atractivoPortuguese (BR): atraentePortuguese (PT): apelativo - atraenteChinese (Simplified): 有吸引力的 - 讨人喜欢的Chinese (Traditional): 有吸引力的 - 討人喜歡的Hindi: आकर्षकArabic: جذابBengali: আকর্ষণীয় - মনোমুগ্ধকরRussian: привлекательный - заманчивыйJapanese: 魅力的な - 魅力あるVietnamese: hấp dẫn - lôi cuốnKorean: 매력적인 - 마음을 끄는Turkish: çekici - cazipUrdu: دلکش - پرکششIndonesian: menarik - memikat
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?
natural