inviting

1 of 2

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ 

: attractive, tempting

invitingly adverb

inviting

2 of 2

present participle of invite entry 1

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Monroe may be the most fun course around to play, with an inviting layout, phenomenal greens (many elevated) and excellent course conditions. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

Natural light makes rooms feel bigger, cleaner and more inviting. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

With the fall equinox approaching, nights grow longer across much of the Northern Hemisphere, and cooler temperatures make spending a few extra hours under the stars all the more inviting. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Her gaze gives both scenes an inviting intimacy, like the audience has a front-row seat to Alice letting her guard down. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inviting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• exciting
• firefighting
• handwriting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting

Kids Definition

inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing

in-ˈvīt-iŋ

: attractive, tempting

an inviting prospect

invitingly

-iŋ-lē

adverb