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Synonyms & Antonyms of inviting
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
as in attractive, tempting
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for inviting
- agreeable,
- blessed
- (also blest),
- congenial,
- darling,
- delectable,
- delicious,
- delightful,
- delightsome,
- dreamy,
- dulcet,
- enjoyable,
- felicitous,
- good,
- grateful,
- gratifying,
- heavenly,
- jolly,
- luscious,
- nice,
- palatable,
- pleasant,
- pleasing,
- pleasurable,
- pretty,
- satisfying,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- sweet,
- tasty,
- welcome
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for inviting
2
as in winning, endearing
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for inviting
inviting
verb
present participle of invite
Synonyms of inviting (Entry 2 of 2)
2
to act so as to make (something) more likely
- you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of inviting was in 1604
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