Words / B2

uh-PEEL-ing/əˈpiːlɪŋ/

Appealing means attractive or interesting — a look, an idea, or an offer. Attractive is close for appearance; tempting is stronger for food and bargains. Appeal as a noun is the quality (the appeal of the course); as a verb, appeal to means attract or request. Unappealing is the opposite. In speech, sounds good or looks nice is more natural.

Meaning

Attractive or interesting.

Examples

• “The course looks appealing to beginners.”
• “A four-day week is appealing to staff with young children.”
• “The cover is appealing, but the first chapter is slow.”

Good to know

appealing to + person. Verb/noun: appeal. Everyday: attractive / tempting. Opposite: unappealing.

Near in meaning

attractive

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