inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ 

: attractive, tempting

invitingly adverb

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, Publishing, and Belief, making inspiration, teaching, and future planning feel more inviting. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

These choices preserve function while keeping the space open and inviting. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Get ready for cozy movie nights at home with the softest throw blankets and plush pillows, set the mood with warm lighting, and make your bedroom extra-inviting with traditional quilts and linen duvets. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your social world gets warmer and more inviting. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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