inviting

adjective

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

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

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Ronald’s successor at the center of the story is Anthony Norman, another young man with an open face and an inviting disposition. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 Paul Smith’s lofty outdoor cushions can make any outdoor seat an inviting one. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 The right flooring can make a space warmer, brighter and far more inviting. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Toner says quickly straightening up pillows and neatly folding blankets before heading to bed instantly makes your living space feel tidy and inviting. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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