Appealing
/əˈpiːlɪŋ/
Definitions
Attractive or interesting; likely to please or attract.
/əˈpiːlɪŋ/
Attractive or interesting.
The offer was very appealing.
💡 Simply: Something that makes you want it or like it.
More Examples
The design of the website is appealing.
How It's Used
"The advertisement featured an appealing image of a family enjoying their new car."
"The chef created an appealing dessert with a combination of sweet and tart flavors."
From Middle English *appealing, from Anglo-French apeler, from Latin appellare "to call, address, name," from ad- + pellare "to drive, urge." The sense shifted from 'calling to' to 'attractive' over time.
While the word 'appealing' has maintained its core meaning of attractiveness, its usage has expanded in modern times to include a wider range of contexts beyond the purely aesthetic.
Memory tip
Think of something that 'appeals' to your senses.