inviting 1 of 2

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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inviting

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of inviting
Verb
Tucked between Sedona's iconic red sandstone cliffs and the babbling Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona has long been considered one of Arizona's most inviting retreats. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 These fragrances are warm, inviting and authentic, evoking that ‘just-out-of-the-oven’ experience. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With its handsome widescreen cinematography, its photogenic human subjects and its captivating assortment of farm animals, The Ark is a warm, inviting documentary. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 The interior design captures the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape, while creating a warm and inviting environment. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inviting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Verb
  • His attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition Monday, arguing their client is being unlawfully detained and asking the court for his release.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.
    Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This pho has gone viral online, rightfully wooing diners while honoring its Vietnamese roots.
    Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • All college football fans know that chaos often strikes when a weekend of games doesn’t appear to be the most attractive.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • JPMorgan upgrades Coinbase to overweight from neutral JPMorgan says shares of the crypto company are too attractive to ignore.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • When cold bits of butter in cut biscuits hit a hot oven, the butter quickly turns to steam, creating little air pockets that push the dough upward and form those irresistible, flaky layers.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Canadiens are seeking their sixth win in seven games.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Dylan's family is now seeking answers about her final moments, per Fox 4.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chasing what’s hot will always seem tempting.
    Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Yes, growth is tempting — launching podcasts, videos, new products — but every expansion dilutes focus.
    Big Think, Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Barraza will play the endearing family caregiver, starring alongside Hill, Kristen Wiig, Bette Midler and Nathan Lane.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Reeves has the perfect little twinkle in his eye as this well-meaning angel, but the actor is especially endearing once Gabriel has to get used to being a flesh-and-blood person.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And anyway, the prospect of conducting my experiment under cold New England conditions isn’t particularly alluring.
    Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Shocking and alluring, the show is a mind-bending mystery that doesn’t reveal its true nature until the very end.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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