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adjective

Definition of invitingnext
1
as in attractive

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2
as in irresistible

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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
Large windows on three sides of the nook overlook the backyard, with its inviting, resort-style (and resort-size) pool. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 An upholstered bed from Pepper Home can instantly make a bedroom feel warmer, more polished, and considerably more inviting after a long day. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Erik Leibovitz, the team’s vice president of partnership development, begins by telling Shapira about his Israeli relatives, before inviting us to watch the players warming up on the field. — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026 The city was charged $4,025 for sending 51,000 messages on July 1 inviting residents to the Fourth of July, the 250 anniversary of American independence this year. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 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
  • Animosity toward national politics has seeped into town halls, where trust in government is making public service jobs less attractive, said Stephanie Leiser, director of U-M's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy, which conducted the survey.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the restrictions, Jung says Korea is an attractive option for straight couples who want to engage with a medical system that’s fast and efficient.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation, and perhaps even the recipe for life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of irresistible
Verb
  • During a recent town hall at the Ivy League school, one student raised the question of a Greek life ban, asking student organizers if taking that step might improve the culture on campus.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Someone wants to hike; someone else would rather browse antique shops; a few people are already asking what’s for dinner.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • As the powerhouse publisher behind blockbuster books by Dave Grohl, Cher, Debbie Harry, and Geddy Lee, Carrie Thornton is used to wooing rock stars in order to acquire their memoirs.
    — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Tennessee has been wooing Paramount, and Ellison’s father, Larry Ellison, had moved his software behemoth Oracle to Nashville two years ago.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of wooing
Adjective
  • The look keeps popping up on social media, and the pitch is tempting.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And while a blue ribbon sewn into a wedding dress might satisfy the superstition, a sapphire or aquamarine is considerably more tempting.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • Something can be helpful and harmful, good and bad, annoying and endearing.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The actor played the role of the sweetly endearing mouse puppet, a character beloved by children all over the world — and, apparently, Ed Sullivan.
    — Kaja Andric, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of endearing
Verb
  • Then on Friday, the defendants filed a motion seeking to disqualify Reyes, accusing her of bias.
    — Andrew Limbong, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone seeking to hold federal agents accountable must be prepared for a long wait, says Borchetta.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of seeking
Adjective
  • Their alluring quality belies their extreme toxicity; at times used as a hallucinogen, their ingestion can cause severe mental confusion and even death.
    — Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The marina as an A-list address is particularly alluring to a new cadre of yacht owners.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of alluring

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