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

An upholstered bed from Pepper Home can instantly make a bedroom feel warmer, more polished, and considerably more inviting after a long day. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

The result is sophisticated yet inviting—think elevated beach house with a dash of desert aesthetic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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

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