inviting

adjective

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

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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 Three minutes after Estevao had fluffed a huge opportunity to take the lead, Delap contrived to miss an even more inviting chance. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Less inviting and contemplative than aggressive and giddy, its priority isn’t to ask the audience to step outside their own perspective and examine how their behavior may contribute to similar hostilities. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026 Bright and inviting, the homes crafted by Gina Baran Interiors + Design blend elegance and ease. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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inviting

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

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