appealing
v. C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈpiɫɪŋ// UK //ɐpˈiːlɪŋ// ap·peal·ing
v. attractive or interesting. You use this to describe something that you like or want to have.
v. evoking interest, desire, or pleasure; attractive. Often used to describe qualities that make a proposal, object, or person desirable to others.
The idea of a long holiday is very appealing.
The company made an appealing job offer that included a higher salary and more flexible working hours.
While the initial investment is high, the long-term savings on energy costs make the solar panel installation an appealing prospect for most homeowners.
By surface analysis, appeal + -ing.
Usage
Commonly functions as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'seem', 'look', or 'sound'.