inviting

adjective

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

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

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Welcome guests to your home and create an inviting fall front porch with this handmade chalkboard sign. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 The place is that original, fresh, inviting and plain good. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 The subdued nature of this wine is very inviting, and the varietal character is spot on without announcing itself. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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