inviting

1 of 2

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ 

: attractive, tempting

invitingly adverb

inviting

2 of 2

present participle of invite entry 1

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Her gaze gives both scenes an inviting intimacy, like the audience has a front-row seat to Alice letting her guard down. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Updating dinnerware reflects evolving trends and helps create a more inviting, contemporary dining experience. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Fresh, white pillowcases can make your bed feel more inviting and luxurious, but yellow stains can appear even with regular washing. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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