appealing
Hard to resist
Appealing describes something that attracts interest or desire, that you find attractive or tempting: The job offer was appealing, but the location gave me pause.
It also functions as the present participle of appeal, describing the act of making a formal request or legal challenge: The defendant is appealing the verdict.
An appealing look or gesture is one designed to elicit sympathy or assistance from someone.
Arousing desire or interest
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
inviting · beckoning · mouthwatering · appetizing · desirable · intriguing · compelling · luring
Compellingly attractive to others
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- magneticAttracting iron or attention
winning · engaging · personable · likable · endearing · disarming · affable · amiable
Powerfully attractive, tempting
- sultryHot, humid, or alluring
- sexyPhysically arousing
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
smoldering · bewitching · ravishing · voluptuous · curvaceous · shapely · glamorous · foxy
Extremely pleasing aesthetically
- gorgeousStrikingly beautiful
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
handsome · radiant · striking · exquisite · graceful · aesthetic · fetching · comely
Producing fulfillment or pleasure
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
- gratifyingGiving pleasure or satisfaction
pleasant · soothing · comforting · refreshing · heartwarming · harmonious · palatable · congenial
Attractively appealing
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- hospitableFriendly toward guests
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- approachableEasy to engage with
accessible · comfortable · cozy · homey · open · receptive · cordial · genial
Able to persuade
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- cogentClearly logical and convincing
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
- effectiveProducing intended results
credible · forceful · powerful · winning · influential · articulate · reasoned · logical
tempting
Arousing desire or interest
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- irresistibleImpossible to withstand
seductive · inviting · beckoning · mouthwatering · appetizing · desirable · intriguing · compelling · luring · coaxing
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
magnetic · winning · engaging · personable · likable · endearing · disarming · affable · amiable · gracious
seductive
Powerfully attractive, tempting
provocative · smoldering · bewitching · ravishing · voluptuous · curvaceous · shapely · glamorous · foxy · luscious
beautiful
Extremely pleasing aesthetically
elegant · handsome · radiant · striking · exquisite · graceful · aesthetic · fetching · comely · fair
satisfying
Producing fulfillment or pleasure
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- enjoyableProviding pleasure or fun
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
gratifying · pleasant · soothing · comforting · refreshing · heartwarming · harmonious · palatable · congenial · tasteful
inviting
Attractively appealing
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- hospitableFriendly toward guests
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
approachable · accessible · comfortable · cozy · homey · open · receptive · cordial · genial · convivial
convincing
Able to persuade
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- cogentClearly logical and convincing
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
effective · credible · forceful · powerful · winning · influential · articulate · reasoned · logical · coherent
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, handsome
- charmingcharming, delightful, lovely, pleasant, pleasing
- aestheticsaesthetics, aesthetic, beauty, beautiful, ugly
- persuadingpersuading, convincing, urging, coaxing, influencing
- seeking helpcry for help, help wanted, asking, requesting, SOS
- turning toseeking, consulting, deferring, invoking, resorting
appealingrepulsive
Causing strong disgust
repellent · disgusting · unappealing · revolting · repugnant
appealingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · uninteresting · tedious · dreary · monotonous