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adjective

Definition of invitingnext
1
as in attractive

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2
as in irresistible

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inviting

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verb

present participle of invite
1
as in asking
to request the presence or participation of she's invited only select friends to visit her new house

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2
as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims

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Recent Examples of inviting
Adjective
Incredible location diversity, an inviting and beautiful culture mixed with amazing people. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 But the Holopireks are working hard to add touches that deliver an even more inviting message. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Verb
The mom of three has been inviting her audience behind-the-scenes of her entire pregnancy journey. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Jubilant responses have piled up on Instagram in a nod of approval not only for the food, but for the building and its inviting dining area. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
  1. attractive
  2. irresistible
  3. asking
  4. wooing
  5. tempting
  6. endearing
  7. seeking
  8. alluring
Adjective
  • When values aren’t as strong, financing becomes an attractive alternative to selling.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Just as growth can drive returns even if the valuation discount remains, closing the margin-of-safety gap alone can also provide attractive returns.
    — Timothy P. Beyer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in heels, there’s something irresistible and exciting about shoes that prioritize comfort without sacrificing charm.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • An overdue veteran with an unforgettable single sequence in a prestige juggernaut is, on paper, precisely what the Academy membership could find irresistible.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of irresistible
Verb
  • Saturn stations retrograde in your 2nd House of Resources, asking you to review spending, earning, values, and the cost of saying yes too easily.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • DeepSeek might choose to resume the deal process at a later date, the people said, asking to remain anonymous to talk about private discussions.
    — Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • Christie’s, as always, is willing to adapt to the tastes of their clients, but the auction house also has multiple strategies for wooing tech wealth and trying to convert them to fine art.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Universal chief Donna Langley has also met with Parsons, after successfully wooing Obsession filmmaker Curry Barker for his next movie.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of wooing
Adjective
  • No — not every political pet project that gets parked in the Internal Revenue Code because the 51-vote rule in budget reconciliation is too tempting when one party controls the House and has a slim majority in the Senate is tax policy.
    — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • For travelers, birders, and anyone who has ever regretted leaving a lens at home, that remains a tempting proposal.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • Beyond serving as another neat MLB collectible in a season full of them, Murakami’s bobblehead was an homage to everything that has made the former Nippon Professional Baseball star so endearing to fans.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Swirling with humor, beguiling suspects, and an endearing second-chance romance, this crime puzzle is utterly irresistible.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of endearing
Verb
  • Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama became familiar names for Americans seeking a lower cost of living, better weather, or simply a different pace of life.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the ordinance will likely be referred to a Council committee for a hearing, Pepén and Breadon, the Council president, will be seeking approval Wednesday for a resolution that calls for the city to recommit itself to its Vision Zero 2030 goals.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of seeking
Adjective
  • To me, a subtle yet alluring scent is the perfect balance for an everyday fragrance.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Nizuc Resort & Spa Ever since its first hotels debuted in 1974 — instantly transforming a quiet, untouched coastline into a world-class escape — Cancun has reigned as one of Mexico’s most alluring places.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of alluring

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