inviting

adjective

in·​vit·​ing in-ˈvī-tiŋ How to pronounce inviting (audio)
Synonyms of invitingnext
invitingly adverb

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To counter that, banks and credit unions nationwide have worked for years to make banking more inviting. Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025 Outdoor amenities include an inviting BBQ kitchen and an infinity pool with an inset spa. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025 Bringing back warm, cozy design styles that invoke memories of holidays past helps your home feel more inviting and personal. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 Step farther inside and the house opens up to a comfortable, inviting and stylish interior of dramatic lines, warm natural textures, high-end designer finishes and panoramic views of the immaculate grounds. Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inviting

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inviting was in 1604

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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inviting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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inviting

adjective
in·​vit·​ing
in-ˈvīt-iŋ
: attractive, tempting
an inviting prospect
invitingly
-iŋ-lē
adverb

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