inviting

adjective

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

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Tucked between Sedona's iconic red sandstone cliffs and the babbling Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona has long been considered one of Arizona's most inviting retreats. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 Even without the models, the sample runway light show was sensual, inviting, synced with pulsing music. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 Co-owners Shane and Michael Pearson needed new digs to brew a lineup of beers including the extremely inviting Lift Off IPA, which took home a gold medal in the American IPA category at the 2025 Indiana Brewers Cup. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025 Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 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 19 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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