appealing

/ə'pi:liɳ/

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Understanding the Word "Appealing"

Definition:
The word "appealing" is an adjective that describes something that is attractive or interesting. It can also refer to something that makes people feel sympathy or empathy.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "appealing" to describe things, ideas, or people that attract attention or interest.
• It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.

Example Sentences:

1. Attractive Quality: "The new restaurant has an appealing menu that includes many delicious options."
2. Sympathetic Character: "In the movie, the main character is very appealing because he is kind and helps others."
3. Personal Interest: "The idea of traveling around the world is very appealing to me."

Advanced Usage:

• "Appealing" can also describe qualities in literature or drama. For example, a character that evokes empathy from the audience can be called appealing.
• In discussions about marketing, one might say, "The advertisement was appealing because it connected emotionally with viewers."

Word Variants:

• Appeal (verb): To make a request or to attract interest.
  • Example: "The charity appealed to the community for donations."
• Appeal (noun): The quality of being attractive or interesting.
  • Example: "The appeal of the movie lies in its interesting plot and characters."

Different Meanings:

• Legal Context: "Appeal" can also refer to a request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.
  • Example: "The defendant decided to file an appeal after the trial verdict."

Synonyms:

• Attractive
• Alluring
• Charming
• Engaging
• Interesting

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Catch someone’s eye": To attract someone's attention.

  • Example: "The bright colors of the painting caught my eye; it was very appealing."

• "Draw someone in": To attract someone’s interest or attention.

  • Example: "The story was so captivating that it drew me in right from the beginning."

Conclusion:

"Appealing" is a versatile word that can describe physical attractiveness, emotional resonance, or interesting qualities.

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Adjective

1. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
   • the sympathetic characters in the play
2. able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
   • He added an appealing and memorable figure to popular American mythology- Vincent Starrett
   • an appealing sense of humor
   • the idea of having enough money to retire at fifty is very appealing

Synonyms

• sympathetic
• likeable
• likable