inviting

adjective

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

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The concept was inspired by the bright, inviting and community-focused cafés its founder missed from back home in Australia. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 The four-piece collection includes a sofa, loveseat, coffee table, and side table, creating an inviting setup for everything from morning coffee to evening get-togethers. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Pear gives this juice an inviting entry, while iris, resins, vanilla, and leather carry it to warmer, more textured registers. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Rob Harris Hastings and St Leonard’s-on-Sea, neighboring seaside towns on the East Sussex coast, offer an inviting mix of maritime heritage and contemporary culture. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inviting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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