appealing

appealing — adjective

1. pleasant to look at, think about, or choose, in a way that makes people want it.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

pleasant to look at, think about, or choose, in a way that makes people want it.

例句

The small cafe looked appealing after our wet walk from the station.

linking verb: look appealing

Jin found the evening class appealing because it fit his work schedule.

find something appealing

同義詞
  • attractive

    often focuses more on looks, though it can also be broader.

  • inviting

    suggests that something makes you want to come closer or take part.

  • engaging

    is stronger for things that hold attention, such as stories or speakers.

  • tempting

    is especially common for food, offers, or chances that are hard to refuse.

反義詞
  • unappealing

    direct opposite for something that does not attract interest.

  • off-putting

    suggests an active negative effect that makes people step back.

  • dull

    focuses on a lack of interest or excitement.

文法句型

look appealing

seem appealing

find something appealing

appealing to + person

用法筆記

Often follows linking verbs such as look, seem, and sound, or appears after verbs like find and make. Distinguish from adjective/2: this sense is about attraction or pleasure, not asking for sympathy or help.

常見錯誤

❌I am appealing in the course.
✅I am interested in the course.' / 'The course is appealing to me.
💡'appealing' describes the thing that attracts you, not your feeling.
❌The apartment appeal to students.
✅The apartment is appealing to students.' / 'The apartment appeals to students.
💡use 'appealing' as the adjective form after 'be'.

2. showing in the face, eyes, voice, or manner that someone hopes others will feel

2.形容詞C1
釋義

showing in the face, eyes, voice, or manner that someone hopes others will feel sorry and step in to help.

例句

The wet puppy gave Mia an appealing look from the cardboard box.

collocation: appealing look

Luca's appealing voice on the phone made his aunt forgive him.

collocation: appealing voice

同義詞
  • imploring

    sounds stronger and more openly desperate.

  • pleading

    stresses a direct request with words or tone.

  • plaintive

    is especially used for voices or sounds that seem sad and asking.

反義詞
  • defiant

    shows resistance rather than a wish for protection.

  • self-assured

    suggests calm confidence instead of asking others to step in.

文法句型

an appealing look

appealing eyes

appealing voice

an appealing note asking for help

用法筆記

Usually describes a look, face, eyes, voice, or request that invites pity or help. Distinguish from adjective/1: this sense is not about beauty or good design, but about moving someone to protect or support.

常見錯誤

❌The child looked appealing for his mother.
✅The child gave his mother an appealing look.
💡this sense usually describes a look, face, voice, or expression, not a person followed by 'for'.
❌The letter was appealing because it was beautiful.
✅The letter was appealing because it made readers want to help.
💡in this sense, 'appealing' is about sympathy, not beauty.