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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
The narrow, 18-seat nook feels equally inviting but more discreet with low tables and chairs and dim lighting—perfect for date night. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 All of the rooms are warm and inviting, with a river-rock fireplace in the living room and the library done up with floor-to-ceiling knotty pine bookshelves. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Myers, in his Cat costume, also looked like a marshmallow with teeth, which was more scary than inviting. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Election Day has arrived for the 2026 midterm elections, and Sacramento-area groups are inviting voters to gather Tuesday evening to watch the results roll in. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 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
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Which might explain why the finished pieces look so deliciously irresistible!
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That catnip cast makes the series immediately interesting, not to say irresistible.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of irresistible
Verb
  • After the shooting took place, the university issued a statement on X asking members of its campus community to stay away from the area.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • Democrats won governor races in the next three biggest states previously wooing data center developers—Arizona, Georgia, and Ohio.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Can wooing hitmakers help Netflix find its way back to dominance?
    — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of wooing
Adjective
  • The Kate Spade Outlet is a go-to for designer handbags at budget-friendly prices, but its early Black Friday deals make upgrading your accessory collection even more tempting.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026
  • For some governors, the move may be too politically tempting to pass up.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • These kinds of collabs were a staple when Jonathan Anderson was at the brand, and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez seem to be game to keep them coming with the same endearing whimsy.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • OpenAI’s tools also have similar kinds of blobs with large eyes that might be a little endearing.
    — Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of endearing
Verb
  • The citizens of Chicago should demand that any person seeking the privilege to govern our city should demonstrate both the respect for the opinions of its residents, as well as a vision for reinvigorated methods of governing our city.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Analysts say Bass represents the establishment, while Raman comes from a younger generation of Democrats seeking change.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of seeking
Adjective
  • These four movies are among the more alluring new options this November.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hailey Bieber and Mariah the Scientist used textured bra tops to anchor their alluring ensembles.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of alluring

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