appealing
- 01 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.
Simple“The idea of a long weekend at the beach sounds very appealing.”
In context“The marketing team found that the minimalist design was particularly appealing to younger consumers who value simplicity and functionality.”
SynonymsAntonymsunappealingrepulsive - 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The company is appealing against the heavy fine they received last month.”
In context“The legal team is currently appealing the verdict, citing several procedural errors that occurred during the initial trial.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'against'.
Synonyms - 03 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.
Simple“The charity is appealing for donations to help the earthquake victims.”
In context“Local police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing vehicle.”
UsageUsually followed by 'for' or 'to'.
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The appealing of the court's decision took several months to complete.”
In context“The constant appealing for funds has exhausted the local community's resources over the last fiscal year.”
Usage appealing against her sentence
“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).”
By surface analysis, appeal + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.