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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
The handsome brick masonry, a substantial chimney on the left side of the home, along with the large windows and an inviting front door, are impressive and welcoming. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Its floral pattern blends hues like terracotta, light olive green, and warm beige for a seasonal color scheme with plenty of warmth for an inviting dining room. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
Equal parts devastating and uplifting, the record tackles growing up, death, grief and renewal through lyrics that are deeply personal, but still inviting. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026 Luminary lanterns transform from flat to festive in seconds, creating a warm, inviting glow for any occasion. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 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
  • Unfortunately, the American alternatives are not particularly attractive.
    — Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
  • His administration had promoted Paraguay as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment, emphasizing fiscal stability and economic modernization.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Which might explain why the finished pieces look so deliciously irresistible!
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of irresistible
Verb
  • Polson did not respond to messages asking him to confirm all the books are his.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Law enforcement were asking people to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to conduct their investigation safely.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • FanDuel, wooing the leagues, cited research showing that its customers watched forty per cent more sports after becoming members.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats won governor races in the next three biggest states previously wooing data center developers—Arizona, Georgia, and Ohio.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of wooing
Adjective
  • The chance to build something in biotech from the ground up and figure it out along the way proved too tempting for the engineer in Bancel.
    — Time, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
  • And with open enrollment underway, those offers can be awfully tempting.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • The night’s other honoree, representing the art world, was Vija Celmins, who charmed the crowd with a brief yet endearing acceptance speech and in a tribute video produced by LACMA Productions, seen below.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • These kinds of collabs were a staple when Jonathan Anderson was at the brand, and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez seem to be game to keep them coming with the same endearing whimsy.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of endearing
Verb
  • In a world where chatbots and agents easily answer most generic questions for free, the value of news organizations seeking payment from readers could be to provide a perspective that audiences know has been verified by a human being.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Los Angeles police are seeking help in locating a hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a 7-year-old boy and severely injured his father in South LA on Wednesday.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of seeking
Adjective
  • Artistic director Alden Ehrenreich turned a historic 1906 Pacific Electric Railway power station into an artistic playground with hipster vibes, alluring music, a younger than usual audience and high-end soap in the bathroom.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The hidden surgical scar and shorter recovery period, along with the possibility of having sensation back in her breasts post-surgery, were alluring for Brasure.
    — Anusha Subramanian, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of alluring

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