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

Intimate and inviting, McMullen is not just a place to shop but to linger. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 Designed by Los Griegos Studio, the lodge’s rooms are warm and inviting, with Southwestern textiles and Western art. — Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Slota’s online footprint shows a history of endorsing violence against political enemies, training with firearms, and inviting other leftists to prepare for possible armed conflict before his arrest, a Washington Examiner review found. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 Godrich likens his approach to inviting friends over to come and mess around in the kitchen. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting

Adjective

Cam, Aneha, Malaine Once again, a rizzless man is empowered to choose between two attractive women.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The recent volatility in the equity markets has created some potentially attractive opportunities for investors willing to look past near-term choppiness.

— Nick Wells, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Some of us seem to naturally have this irresistible aliveness, often invigorating those around us.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
The lyrics to Musgraves’ fun, flirty tune from this year’s Middle of Nowhere album is an homage to an irresistible, magnetic love.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of irresistible

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

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
The scoring potential in this game may be tempting, but Loveland is difficult to trust until his role becomes more consistent.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of tempting

Adjective

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
Sharon Raydor, played by Mary McDonnell, in charge of her team, an endearing, quirky crew of veteran detectives who show up en masse at every crime scene like Mystery Incorporated.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of endearing

Verb

The director has been learning Portuguese in preparation for the film, seeking direct communication with the cast and crew and greater proximity to the characters’ dialogues and experiences.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The ultimate package holiday destination, its name was once synonymous with mass tourism, cheap deals and expats seeking sun.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeking

Adjective

But for me, the thought of sipping a soothingly cold drink on the porch outside my villa is even more alluring.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Like its agricultural and horticultural counterparts, the monoculture of era-defining music, TV and movies seemed alluring on the surface.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

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