inviting

adjective

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

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Blue kitchens have been popular for more than two decades with trends recently shifting away from stark whites and other neutrals toward warmer, more inviting tones like cerulean, cornflower, and indigo. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 Original price: $99 Wreaths are an easy way to infuse color and create a more inviting entrance. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025 In fact, math is implying his struggles might fetch the Oilers a more inviting contract this summer, but that’s a distant bell. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 When To Prune Hydrangeas Depends On The Variety Tired Containers Whether on your front porch or scattered throughout the yard, happy containers make for a more inviting atmosphere. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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