inviting

adjective

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

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

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Clad in gray-green clapboards and unified by a chic sensibility across the new and old sections, the home feels both cohesive and inviting. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 Keep it uncluttered but inviting. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 The smarter approach is a layered defense — natural deterrents, physical barriers and simple environmental changes that make your yard far less inviting before wasps decide to settle in. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026 The city's goal is to make the bustling stretch of road more inviting and more pedestrian-friendly, hopefully driving new business to the area. Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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