inviting

adjective

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

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Small touches like enhanced lighting and outdoor decor create a more inviting atmosphere. Steve Welty, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Could this possibly be a more inviting intro to a Criterion Closet video? Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2025 Wandering in an unfamiliar place and picking up new friends never looked so inviting. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Small changes in the office setup, such as reserving space for casual brainstorms or quiet work zones, can also create a more inviting atmosphere. Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for inviting

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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

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

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