inviting

adjective

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

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Enabled by a state law that passed in 2024, up to $5.5 million in annual property tax money will fund work to make downtown Indianapolis safer and more inviting for the next decade, leaders say. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025 Soft blues, taupe, olive, or muted plum can instantly make a room feel warmer and more inviting. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025 This is a place for families and friends to gather and share food in an inviting and intimate setting. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 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 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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