inviting

adjective

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

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To create an inviting space, the feng shui expert recommends the green and blue color families. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 And dressing your table up—think yogurt bowls full of chocolate coins, a basket of pastries, and a centerpiece of fresh fruit—can go a long way toward making your space beautiful and inviting. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025 Rooms are simple but inviting, with mini suites that include kitchenettes, and there’s even a gym cabin. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 Dubbed The Studio Sessions, the concert was warm and inviting, an atmosphere cultivated by Clarkson’s personal artifacts – lamps, photos, her favorite studio mic – and her frank, unpretentious humor and storytelling. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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