Appealing

Pronunciation: /əˈpilɪŋ/

Definitions of appealing

adjective describing something that is attractive or interesting, causing someone to feel interested or enthusiastic

Example Sentences

A1 The colorful picture book is very appealing to young children.

A2 The new movie trailer looks very appealing, I can't wait to watch it.

B1 The job offer was appealing because of the high salary and benefits.

B2 The hotel's rooftop bar has an appealing view of the city skyline.

C1 The artist's latest exhibit is visually stunning and intellectually appealing.

C2 The novel's complex characters and intricate plot make it a truly appealing read.

Examples of appealing in a Sentence

formal The design of the new building is very appealing to potential investors.

informal I find the idea of a beach vacation very appealing.

slang That new video game looks super appealing, I can't wait to play it.

figurative Her argument was so well-reasoned that it was appealing to even the most skeptical audience members.

Grammatical Forms of appealing

• past tense: appealed
• plural: appeals
• comparative: more appealing
• superlative: most appealing
• present tense: appeals
• future tense: will appeal
• perfect tense: have appealed
• continuous tense: is appealing
• singular: appeal
• positive degree: appealing
• infinitive: to appeal
• gerund: appealing
• participle: appealed

Origin and Evolution of appealing

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'appealing' originated from the Old French word 'apeler' meaning 'to call upon' or 'to entreat'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appealing' has evolved to convey a sense of attractiveness or charm, in addition to its original meaning of making a plea or request.