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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Tired Containers Whether on your front porch or scattered throughout the yard, happy containers make for a more inviting atmosphere. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 Mottai — Coral Gables, USA Mottai at The Plaza Coral Gables takes inspiration from Japanese precision, but the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 This version of Atomic Wings is much more inviting. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026 Along with keeping things sanitary, regularly washing the soft goods in your bathroom can also keep the laundry scent in the air fresh and inviting. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

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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 8 Jun. 2026.

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inviting

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

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