appealingly

Thân thiện

The table was set appealingly for the family dinner.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that attracts interest, approval, or sympathy; in a charming or attractive way.

Usage

The adverb "appealingly" is used to describe how an action is performed or how a quality is presented in a way that is pleasing, engaging, or likely to gain a positive response. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Examples

• The puppy looked up appealingly, hoping for a treat.
• She smiled appealingly to win over the audience.
• The dessert was presented appealingly on a crystal plate.
• He argued his case appealingly, making it hard to disagree.

Advanced Usage

• Used with verbs of appearance or presentation: Often paired with verbs like "look," "smile," "present," "argue," or "ask" to emphasize the attractive quality of the action.
  • The artist arranged the colors appealingly on the canvas.
• Used to soften a request or suggestion: Implies a charming or persuasive manner.
  • "Could you help me?" she asked appealingly.

Variants and Related Words

• Appealing (adjective): Attractive or interesting.
  • She has an appealing personality.
• Appeal (noun/verb): (Noun) A request or the quality of being attractive. (Verb) To make a serious request or to be attractive.
  • The charity made an appeal for donations. (Noun)
  • The idea appeals to me. (Verb)

Synonyms

• Attractively: In a pleasing or beautiful manner.
• Engagingly: In a charming and interesting way.
• Winsomely: In a sweetly or innocently charming manner.
• Persuasively: In a convincing manner (when related to argument or request).

Antonyms

• Unappealingly: In an unattractive or unpleasant manner.
• Repellently: In a manner that causes disgust or aversion.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an appealing manner
   • the table was set appealingly