appealingly
UK[əˈpiːlɪŋli]US[əˈpiːlɪŋli]
adv
in a way that is attractive or interesting
adv
in a way that expresses a serious or sincere request
Morpheme Breakdown
appeal
ing
ly
appeal
to call upon
ing
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'appealingly' is built upon the verb 'appeal', which originates from the latin 'appellare', meaning to call upon, address, or entreat. this root evolved through old french into middle english, carrying the core sense of making a request or calling for aid. the addition of the suffix '-ing' transforms the verb into an adjective ('appealing'), describing something that calls for a favorable response. finally, the old english adverbial suffix '-ly' is appended, converting the adjective into an adverb that describes the manner of being attractive or earnestly requesting. thus, the literal construction "in a calling-upon manner" evolved into its modern abstract meanings of being done in an attractive or entreating way.
Analysis
Structure: appeal (to call upon) + ing (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
appeal (from latin 'appellare', meaning to call upon, address, entreat; functions as the core verb/root), ing (from old english '-ende' and '-ing', a suffix forming present participles and adjectives; functions as an adjectival suffix), ly (from old english '-lice', an adverbial suffix; functions to convert an adjective into an adverb)
Examples
she smiled appealingly, hoping to change his mind.
the cake was decorated appealingly with fresh berries and mint.
he looked at the judge appealingly, pleading for leniency.