inviting

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adjective

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

inviting

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present participle of invite entry 1

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All of the rooms are warm and inviting, with a river-rock fireplace in the living room and the library done up with floor-to-ceiling knotty pine bookshelves. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Those stories are so gentle and yet so compelling, and the artwork is so beautiful and inviting. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The stadium will be designed to be transparent and inviting, with views of Kansas City around the seating bowl. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Large windows on three sides of the nook overlook the backyard, with its inviting, resort-style (and resort-size) pool. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inviting

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First Known Use

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inviting was in 1604

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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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