inviting
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- invitingly adverb
- invitingness noun
Etymology
Origin of inviting
Example Sentences
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"Thank you First Lady Melania Trump for inviting me to the White House," said the gray-and-black robot, gesturing with its hands in its brief opening remarks.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Cal State Fullerton Chicano studies professor Alexandro José Gradilla remembered inviting Acuña to speak on his campus in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
At the L-shaped stone counter, furnished with fresh flowers and laboratory-like brewing equipment, the inviting baristas opine on the international bean choices from Habakuk’s Hanoi roasting partner, Flusso.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
A small amount of table staging goes a long way toward making the meal feel inviting.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Her polite knock is answered immediately, inviting her inside.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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