appealing
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Synonyms & Antonyms for appealing
Synonyms
alluring, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charismatic, charming, elfin, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fascinating, fetching, glamorous (also glamourous), luring, magnetic, seductive
Antonyms
repellent (also repellant), repelling, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, unalluring
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Examples of appealing in a Sentence
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Fares may improve, but for weary travelers who already fear congestion at Logan, a large increase in passenger counts may not sound particularly appealing. — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "Logan poised to become one of the 10 busiest airports in the country," 4 Sep. 2019 On the surface, a cocktail that includes Miller High Life and lemon juice doesn't sound appealing. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Spaghett is the Miller High Life cocktail you didn't know you wanted. But you do, and Bon AppĂ©tit approves.," 14 Aug. 2019 But when the first day of camp arrived, the door-to-door transportation that sounded so appealing suddenly left me riddled with doubt. — Lauren Gravitz, Washington Post, "Risky transport: Camps, churches and other programs are trading car-seat safety for convenience," 30 July 2019 For her, the freedom in the show was appealing and desirable. — Robyn Pennacchia, Quartzy, "Why âFriendsâ is still so popular," 18 Aug. 2019 While many of eBags' products focus on quality at a competitive price, its selection isn't always as stylish or visually appealing as other options. — Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, "This carry-on suitcase has all the features you want for less than $200," 14 Aug. 2019 Now, was Oracle ever among the most elegant or appealing arenas in the NBA? — Jon Becker, The Mercury News, "Watch: Steph Curry says goodbye to Oracle one last time," 12 Aug. 2019 There is something so pure and appealing about these hens. — Elizabeth Pash, House Beautiful, "I Cannot Stop Talking About These French Ceramic Hens," 26 July 2019 The combination of underground biomass with moderate rainfallâheavy rain can wash away nutrientsâtends to make grassland soils very fertile and appealing for agricultural use. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Grasslands, explained," 22 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'appealing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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