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inviting

American  
[in-vahy-ting] / ɪnˈvaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. attractive, alluring, or tempting.

    an inviting offer.
inviting British  
/ ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tempting; alluring; attractive

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • invitingly adverb
  • invitingness noun

Etymology

Origin of inviting

First recorded in 1580–90; invite + -ing 2

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

Because this is what we’re supposed to be doing, inviting her in.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The spokesperson added the firm would now be inviting Alanah for an interview.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

Her polite knock is answered immediately, inviting her inside.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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