inviting
adjective
attractive, alluring, or tempting.
invitingly
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a word derived from
inviting.
Example Sentences
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You hesitate for an instant, torn between the invitingly warm lower level and the formidable set of stairs leading upward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Aaron Ramsdale, who is filling in for injured goalkeeper Nick Pope, elected to punch substitute Mathys Tel's corner but it did not clear the box and the ball looped up invitingly inside the area.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
Humor and friendliness abound in this invitingly good-natured attraction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2024
Framed artworks too big for shelves lean invitingly against one of the walls.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
“Shut your eyes and hold out your arms,” she said invitingly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
