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

What makes José Rivera’s work so widespread, so inviting, so renewably relevant? — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2026

British converter Bodans takes Volkswagen's smallest ICE van and carves out a simple-but-elegant pop-up interior that's much more inviting than the typical Caddy conversion. — New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026

It’s given my brand-new nails a smooth, stunning backdrop and has a warm, inviting, non-overpowering scent. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026

The low armrests and casual deco weave fabric make for an inviting spot for guests or for a cozy afternoon curled up with a book. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 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