What does "appealing" mean?

1. (attractive or interesting) attractive or interesting in a way that makes you want something. 2. (requesting a decision change) asking a person in authority to change a decision or a law. 3. (asking for help) making a serious or urgent request for help or money. 4. (the act of asking) the act of making a serious request for help or a change in a decision.

How do you use "appealing"?

Often used with the preposition 'against'. Usually followed by 'for' or 'to'.

appealing

adj. · v. · n.

US //əˈpiɫɪŋ// UK //ɐpˈiːlɪŋ// ap·peal·ing

1 attractive or interesting (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

attractive or interesting in a way that makes you want something.

having qualities that evoke interest, desire, or pleasure in the observer.

Example

The idea of a long weekend at the beach sounds very appealing.

Example

The marketing team found that the minimalist design was particularly appealing to younger consumers who value simplicity and functionality.
- unappealing
- repulsive
2 requesting a decision change (v.)
C1 Advanced Formal Law

asking a person in authority to change a decision or a law.

the act of formally requesting a higher authority or court to review and change a previous decision.

Example

The company is appealing against the heavy fine they received last month.

Example

The legal team is currently appealing the verdict, citing several procedural errors that occurred during the initial trial.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'against'.
- challenging
- contesting

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3 asking for help (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

making a serious or urgent request for help or money.

making an earnest or urgent entreaty to the public or an individual for assistance.

Example

The charity is appealing for donations to help the earthquake victims.

Example

Local police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing vehicle.

Usage

Usually followed by 'for' or 'to'.
- pleading
- requesting
4 the act of asking (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the act of making a serious request for help or a change in a decision.

the action or process of making an appeal, whether in a legal, social, or personal context.

Example

The appealing of the court's decision took several months to complete.

Example

The constant appealing for funds has exhausted the local community's resources over the last fiscal year.
- request
- plea

Origin

By surface analysis, appeal + -ing.

Word family

Nounappeal
Adjectiveappealing