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

But worn sheets, flat pillows, and a comforter that’s lost its fluff can make winding down less inviting. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

As temperatures drop, mice start looking for a warm place to wait out the cold—and your home looks pretty inviting. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Rather than stepping straight into a room, you’re welcomed by a private terrace, where an orange tree, a long, inviting, olive green sofa, and a collection of colorful Sicilian ceramics set the tone for what's to come. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Sometimes the caulk around a drain has degraded, allowing mold to grow and offering an inviting way for springtails to enter. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 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