noun / verb
appeal
The power to attract or interest someone.
The quiet village appeals to travelers seeking a peaceful weekend.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to address or call upon someone. Attraction extends that idea figuratively: something appealing calls to a person’s interests, tastes, or desires.
More examples
- The plan has little appeal for commuters.
- Bright colors add to the toy's appeal.
- The offer appealed to her sense of adventure.
Forms
appeal · appeals · appealed · appealing
Similar words
- attraction
- A broad drawing power, sometimes physical or emotional.
- charm
- Suggests a pleasing personal quality rather than general interest.