🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

매력적인

Pronunciation / Transliteration: maeryeokjeogin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Appealing/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"새로운 레스토랑은 매력적인 분위기를 가지고 있습니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Attractive or interesting; having qualities that arouse a positive response.

    "The new restaurant has an appealing atmosphere that draws in customers."
  2. 2

    Making a serious or urgent request.

    "The charity made an appealing case for donations during the event."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'appealing' originates from the Old French 'apeler', meaning 'to call upon' or 'to appeal', which itself comes from the Latin 'appellare', meaning 'to address, call upon'. The meaning has evolved to convey attractiveness or charm, particularly in a persuasive context.

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