appealing

• Descreve algo atraente ou interessante, que desperta interesse ou desejo.

Describes something that is attractive or interesting, arousing interest or desire.

1. Attractive or interestingB1formal

   Pleasing or attractive in a way that makes you want to have or do something.

   Atrativo ou interessante

   • The job offer was very appealing to her.
   • That cake looks appealing with all the frosting.
   • His proposal sounds appealing to the investors.

   Sinônimosalluringattractivecaptivatingcharmingdelightfulengagingenticingfetchinginvitingpleasingtemptingwinning

   Antônimosdisgustingoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiverevoltingunappealingunattractive

2. Pleading or beggingB2formal

   Expressing a request or desire in a way that tries to persuade someone.

   Suplicante

   • She gave him an appealing look to help her.
   • His voice had an appealing tone when asking for forgiveness.
   • The puppy's appealing eyes made everyone want to adopt it.

   Sinônimosimploringpleadingsuppliantsupplicant

• Verbo que significa recorrer a uma instância superior, especialmente a um tribunal, para revisar uma decisão, ou fazer um pedido sério de ajuda, apoio ou atenção.

A verb used to request a higher court to reconsider a decision, or to make a serious request for help or support.

1. Attract or interestB1formal

   To be attractive or interesting to someone.

   Atrair

   • This book appeals to young readers.
   • The idea of traveling appeals to me greatly.
   • Classic cars appeal to collectors worldwide.

   Sinônimosallureattractcaptivatecharmengagefascinateinterest

   Antônimosboredisgustoffendrepel

2. Make a requestB2formal

   To make a serious or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.

   Fazer um apelo

   • She appealed to the judge for mercy.
   • The charity appeals for donations to help refugees.
   • He appealed to the public for information about the crime.

   Sinônimosaskbeseechentreatimplorepetitionrequestsue

3. Challenge a decisionC1formallegal

   To formally request a higher court to change a previous decision.

   Recorrer de decisão

   • The defendant appealed against the guilty verdict.
   • They appealed the decision to a higher authority.
   • The company appealed the fine imposed by regulators.

   Sinônimoschallengecontestdisputepetition