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inviting

adjective

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

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Few things make a home feel more inviting than the soft glow of a candle, and right now, a classic and beloved candle brand is on sale at Amazon. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 Nostalgic and maybe too cute for some, but there may not be a cozier, more inviting look than this. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025 Oak floorboards and hand-plastered walls are paired with the warm textures of linen, shearling, velvet, and mohair, giving it a sumptuous and inviting aspect. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2025 The interface design is modern and inviting, with a simple black-and-white theme. PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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