INVITING Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

inviting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of inviting

as in attractive

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as in irresistible

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inviting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of invite

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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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

Plum and taupe carpets and warm woods make for an inviting space; an accent wall of floral wallpaper adds a little personality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Formidable in scale yet relaxed and inviting, the Sanctuary unfolds around a series of distinctive spaces, including a 12-sided great room beneath a soaring cathedral ceiling, with a balcony library and a chef’s kitchen. — Mark David, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Verb

Public robot demonstrations need stronger safeguards These incidents point to several changes that event organizers and robot companies should make before inviting a crowd close. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 DeLauter can take advantage of his matchup and the park factors to launch a home run tonight at inviting +338 odds. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting

Adjective

Venus enters Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, making new ideas, cultures, conversations, and experiences feel especially attractive.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

The Steamship Authority ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is around the corner, making day trips to the island feel almost irresistible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Ultimately, Andrews finds the companionship of a dog both inspiring and irresistible.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of irresistible

Verb

The union is asking SCUSD to appeal the decision to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
In the wake of Hugging Face, businesses are not only asking how to defend themselves against adversaries but also confronting the stark reality that AI systems designed to safeguard their networks could also turn up in unexpected places.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of asking

Verb

Nonetheless, the league did succeed in wooing major players like Rahm, Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka away from the PGA tour with massive monetary promises.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Goldman spent years wooing Musk, Solomon noted on an episode of Bloomberg’s Odd Lots.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of wooing

Adjective

Eager as the women are to nab a serial killer, going after the network’s Epstein-like billionaire ringleader proves even more tempting.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
When all eyes are on you, positioning your organization as unquestionably ahead of the curve can be tempting.

— Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of tempting

Adjective

Prince George seems to have inherited Princess Diana’s endearing shyness.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of endearing

Verb

Berg will also navigate future media rights deals post-2029, seeking partners for co-creation.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeking

Adjective

Urgessa is known for his alluring figurative paintings that feature various Black figures often in enigmatic poses and spaces.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alluring

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