Cool MateMeaning of Appealing
attractive or interesting
In simple words: Attractive or interesting.
Appealing in a sentence
- Spending the holidays in Britain wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing.
- Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.
- The large salary made their offer even more appealing to him.
- ‘Would you really help?’ he said with an appealing look.
How to use Appealing
Use 'appealing' when discussing something that draws interest or attraction. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might sound too formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
appealing + to + noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'a-peeling' — imagine peeling layers of an appealing fruit.
Related words
Synonyms for Appealing
- attractive
- alluring
- enticing
- charming
- lovely
Opposites of Appealing
- unattractive
- displeasing
- repellent
Common mistakes with Appealing
- Confused with 'appalling' which means shocking or terrible.
- Using it in contexts where it doesn't refer to attractiveness, like performance metrics.
- Misplacing it as a verb; it's an adjective.
Appealing appears in
Appealing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جذاب
جذاب یا جالب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আকর্ষণীয়
আকর্ষণীয় বা আগ্রহোদ্দীপক।
- GermanDeutsch
Ansprechend
Attraktiv oder interessant.
- SpanishEspañol
Atractivo
Atractivo o interesante.
- Persianفارسی
جذاب
جذاب یا جالب.
- FrenchFrançais
Attrayant
Qui attire ou intéresse.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आकर्षक
आकर्षक या दिलचस्प।
- ItalianItaliano
Attraente
Attraente o interessante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apelativo, Atraente
Que chama a atenção ou é interessante.
- RussianРусский
Привлекательный, манящий
Привлекательный или интересный.
- Urduاردو
دلکش، پرکشش
کشش یا دلچسپی پیدا کرنے والا۔
- Chinese中文
有吸引力的, 动人的
有吸引力或有趣的。
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Frequently asked questions about Appealing
What does Appealing mean?
Attractive or interesting.
What is the definition of Appealing?
attractive or interesting
How do you use Appealing in a sentence?
Spending the holidays in Britain wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing.
Can you give another example of Appealing?
Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.
What are synonyms for Appealing?
Common alternatives include attractive, alluring, enticing, charming, lovely.
What is the opposite of Appealing?
Opposite meanings include unattractive, displeasing, repellent.
What words go with Appealing?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, to.
What are common mistakes when using Appealing?
Confused with 'appalling' which means shocking or terrible. Using it in contexts where it doesn't refer to attractiveness, like performance metrics. Misplacing it as a verb; it's an adjective.
How do you pronounce Appealing?
US: /["/əˈpiːlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpiːlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Appealing?
Use 'appealing' when discussing something that draws interest or attraction. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might sound too formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Appealing?
"Appealing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.