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be appealing

[/bi əˈpiːlɪŋ/]
verb phrase
ser atraente
1. to be attractive or interesting to someone; to have qualities that interest or please people
The new product design is very appealing to younger consumers.
O novo design do produto é muito atraente para os consumidores mais jovens.
2. to make a request or plea to someone for help or sympathy
She decided to be appealing to the court for a reconsideration of the verdict.
Ela decidiu apelar ao tribunal para uma reconsideração da sentença.
Synonyms
be attractivebe engagingbe enticingbe interestingbe charmingappeal to
Antonyms
be unappealingbe repulsivebe unattractivebe dull

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser atraente
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ser atraente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser atraente
standard usage
Portugal
ser apelativo
more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have appeal
strike someone's fancy
be a sight for sore eyes
catch someone's eye
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