inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ 

: attractive, tempting

invitingly adverb

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People were spending more time at home and wanted interiors that felt warm and inviting. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Deep silk rugs, rich green tones, warm wood accents, vintage furnishings and oversized black-and-white Hollywood photography fill the grand-scale rooms, creating spaces that feel both glamorous and inviting. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

The right depth can make your bird bath safer, more inviting, and a favorite gathering spot. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Throw Pillows Throw pillows are decorating powerhouses that can make your bedroom or living room look more stylish and feel more inviting. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inviting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• exciting
• firefighting
• handwriting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting

Kids Definition

inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing

in-ˈvīt-iŋ

: attractive, tempting

an inviting prospect

invitingly

-iŋ-lē

adverb