Word
appealing
Phoneticsap·peal·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpiɫɪŋ/
UK/ɐpˈiːlɪŋ/
Definitions
01attractive or interesting
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. attractive or interesting in a way that makes you want something.
adj. having qualities that evoke interest, desire, or pleasure in the observer.
“The idea of a long weekend at the beach sounds very appealing.”
“The marketing team found that the minimalist design was particularly appealing to younger consumers who value simplicity and functionality.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
02requesting a decision change
C1 · Advanced Law Formal
v. asking a person in authority to change a decision or a law.
v. the act of formally requesting a higher authority or court to review and change a previous decision.
日本語:陳情する※
“The company is appealing against the heavy fine they received last month.”
“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'.
Synonyms
03asking for help
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. making a serious or urgent request for help or money.
v. making an earnest or urgent entreaty to the public or an individual for assistance.
日本語:要請する※
“The charity is appealing for donations to help the earthquake victims.”
“Local police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing vehicle.”
Usage
Usually followed by 'for' or 'to'.
Synonyms
04the act of asking
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of making a serious request for help or a change in a decision.
n. the action or process of making an appeal, whether in a legal, social, or personal context.
“The appealing of the court's decision took several months to complete.”
“The constant appealing for funds has exhausted the local community's resources over the last fiscal year.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “appealing” in context.
Verb
01. find something appealing
“Many young professionals find the flexibility of remote work highly appealing.”
verb + noun + adj
02. make something appealing
“The marketing team used bright colors to make the packaging more appealing to children.”
verb + noun + adj
03. sound appealing
“A quiet weekend in the countryside sounds very appealing after such a stressful month.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. appealing to the senses
“The garden was designed to be appealing to the senses, filled with fragrant herbs and vibrant colors.”
adj + prep
05. broadly appealing
“The candidate's platform was designed to be broadly appealing to voters across the political spectrum.”
adv + adj
06. visually appealing
“The website's interface is visually appealing and easy to navigate.”
adv + adj
07. appealing against her sentence
Real-World Examples
“The prospect of selling it on to another production company was appealing from a financial perspective, but less so if it then went on to be a smash hit.” “At £6m, Le Fee offers a very appealing combination of price, minutes and multiple routes to FPL points (including penalties potentially).” Etymology
By surface analysis, appeal + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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