inviting

adjective

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

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Lighting that makes your space feel more inviting and comfortable is always the aim. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 Featuring a mix of gardenia, guava, and tonka, this one makes any space feel all the more inviting. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 The right area rug can add a touch of beautiful decor to a space, and make any room feel more inviting. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Its delicate arch fits in with the curved furniture trend, which can help your home office feel softer, more inviting, and allows the bookshelf to blend in more naturally with the your office layout. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 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 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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