appealing

1. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
2. To call on (someone) for aid

   I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.

3. (informal elsewhere) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination or for decision.
4. To be attractive.

   That idea appeals to me.

5. To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not, usually by saying "How's that" or "Howzat".
6. To accuse (someone of something).
7. To summon; to challenge.
8. To invoke (used with to).

noun

The act of making an appeal.

adjective

Having appeal; attractive.