appealing

1. 1
   adjective

   Pleasant or attractive in a way that makes people like or want something.

   Like a sweet smell from a kitchen that makes you want to come closer.

   The bright colors made the toy very appealing to children.

   She found the idea of a quiet weekend really appealing.

   Similarattractive, tempting, enticing, inviting, charming

   Oppositeunappealing, unattractive, off-putting, uninviting

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of asking a court or person in charge to change a decision.

   Like asking your teacher again to change a grade you think is unfair.

   The appealing of the ruling delayed the case for several months.

   Her repeated appealing to the manager finally got results.

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of appeal. Use this form for the -ing version of the verb, often after a form of "to be."

   She is appealing to the crowd for donations.

   The lawyers are appealing the judge's ruling.

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