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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Hallways: Long, narrow runners in hallways help narrow corridors seem wider, brighter and more inviting to the eye. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025 Neighbors and advocates for the project see it as a chance to make Colfax feel more inviting for pedestrians — both residents and visitors. Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025 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 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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

inviting

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

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