inviting

adjective

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

Examples of inviting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the lower rate, the U.S. is more inviting for nearly every industry. Carol Miller, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2024 Geno Apicella Placentia :: With the Dodgers’ pitching staff seemingly suffering a setback at least once a week, the prospect of Shohei Ohtani pitching in limited fashion in the postseason is now becoming more inviting. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024 Yards with sparse vegetation or drought-tolerant landscaping are less inviting. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024 Distinctive monthly happy hour events showcase the company's commitment to exceeding traditional financial guidance by offering an inviting and interactive environment for clients. Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inviting 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

inviting

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