Synonyms for

Appealing

Verb / ʌˈpi:lɪŋ / Another word for appealing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Attractive or interesting.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

attractive engaging captivating compelling

Informal

catchy cool neat likable

Literary

winsome bewitching enchanting

Antonyms

unappealing repellent disgusting unattractive undesirable off-putting

Common collocations

  • appealing to
  • highly appealing
  • very appealing
  • broadly appealing
  • universally appealing
  • sexually appealing
  • financially appealing

Word family

noun appeal
verb appeal
adjective appealing
adverb appealingly

Usage note

Appealing generally suggests something that attracts or interests you. It is often used to describe things that are pleasant or desirable, rather than something that is strongly persuasive, which would be 'appealing to'.

Example sentences

  1. The cake looked very appealing with all the frosting.
  2. The new toy was so appealing that all the kids wanted to play with it.
  3. The movie trailer was very appealing and made me want to see the movie.
  4. The beautiful sunset was very appealing to watch.
  5. The warm weather was very appealing for a day at the beach.

Quotes

  • I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. -Groucho Marx
  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. -Albert Einstein
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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