inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ 

: attractive, tempting

invitingly adverb

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bringing back warm, cozy design styles that invoke memories of holidays past helps your home feel more inviting and personal. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Step farther inside and the house opens up to a comfortable, inviting and stylish interior of dramatic lines, warm natural textures, high-end designer finishes and panoramic views of the immaculate grounds. —Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025

The journey continues up the staircase, which starts with the metallic train station vibe and transitions into an inviting second-floor lounge, opening up into the retro vinyl bar, 929, a reimagining of the former Long Island City speakeasy of the same name. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

The kitchen is bright and inviting, with casual dining and direct access to the pool and waterside patio, ideal for summer entertaining or Thanksgiving leftovers. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025

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