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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
Throw Pillows Throw pillows are decorating powerhouses that can make your bedroom or living room look more stylish and feel more inviting. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026 Party City’s stores were notoriously poorly maintained, and Boone sees an opportunity for Michaels to lure party supply shoppers with an inviting in-person experience. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Verb
On its website, however, Crystal River still is providing information on the Step Up scholarship for parents while inviting students to enroll for next school year. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Thoughtful details like exaggerated seat cushions and lofty back pillows make this compact sectional especially inviting for movie marathons or your latest streaming obsession. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 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
  • While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The salt that sprinkled out beneath the thorn tower was packaged in attractive black paper and shipped all around the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Knowing their songs are irresistible (and deadly), Odysseus covers his crew’s ears and orders them to tie him up to the mast of his ship.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • At its best, Abrams’ writing taps into a satisfying cadence where the syllables follow an irresistible internal logic and hit just right.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Definition of irresistible
Verb
  • People have been asking that for many years, including England coach Thomas Tuchel.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • 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
  • The younger sons were in their attic room, the oldest out somewhere, wooing the Guidry girl or playing cards with her brothers—when a stronger gust slapped the house.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of wooing
Adjective
  • Indyk wrote that inserting an international peace conference, or a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian final-status negotiations, into the deal was tempting but doomed to fail.
    — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • While an economy-size generic brand at a low price point is tempting, there are better sunscreen options for my family’s sensitive skin.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • The Invite, which premiered in theaters on June 26, follows a couple (Wilde and Rogen) who invite their kooky, endearing neighbors (Cruz and Edward Norton) over for a dinner that gets increasingly more odd as the night goes on.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Southern nicknames often have no rhyme or reason but are deeply endearing and permanent.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 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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