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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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 The tasting room had a relaxed vibe and was very inviting. Em Sauter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 But the fixtures look, on paper at least, more inviting than the brutal spell at the start of the season, which saw Wolves play Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in their opening seven league games. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

inviting

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