inviting

adjective

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

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Growing native plants is one of the best ways to support pollinators and make your garden more inviting to wildlife. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025 The interior is a bright spot—bigger, more inviting, and better appointed than the outgoing GT. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 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 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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