inviting

adjective

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

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By that time, most of the people who came to watch had cleared the sales floor for the more inviting environs of their idling black cars or their reserved table at Mr. Chow. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024 You might be inspired to create a more inviting environment, or you’re fired up to make your home feel like an actual kingdom. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024 Formerly one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America–within the last 15 years–today, OTR shines as one of the country’s hippest and most inviting. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The Right Time To Prune Hydrangeas Depends On The Variety Tired Containers Whether on your front porch or scattered throughout the yard, happy containers make for a more inviting atmosphere. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inviting 

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

inviting

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