inviting

adjective

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

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Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore (HC-166) Bold, inviting, sophisticated—there’s a lot to love about this paint. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 Back to Starbucks is shorthand for returning the business to its community coffee house beginnings, with more inviting stores and a less complex menu. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025 The Modern Prefab Steel Frame Tiny House has all the comforts of home, including an inviting front porch, all packed into a modest 320 square feet of space. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025 Here are the highlights: New landscaping, better sidewalks, and upgrades to the quirky old shelters and fountains are all part of the plan, which focuses on making the area more inviting and comfortable. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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