inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ How to pronounce inviting (audio)
Synonyms of invitingnext
invitingly adverb

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At Penn Station on Tuesday, John Schoen was among the regular riders who welcomed the prospect of a more inviting commute. ABC News, 9 June 2026 Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026 Layered outdoor lighting makes homes safer, warmer, and more inviting. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 June 2026 Wildland Bost and Resnick’s inviting, communal, all-day cafe is housed in a large industrial space that was once a boogie board factory. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inviting was in 1604

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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inviting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

inviting

adjective
in·​vit·​ing
in-ˈvīt-iŋ
: attractive, tempting
an inviting prospect
invitingly
-iŋ-lē
adverb

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