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Definitions

inviting

[in-vahy-ting] / ɪnˈvaɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
alluring, captivating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appealing attractive beguiling charming delightful encouraging engaging enticing fascinating intriguing persuasive pleasing seductive tempting welcoming
STRONG
bewitching open warm winning
WEAK
agreeable cordial magnetic mouthwatering provocative winsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring repellent repulsive ugly unattractive
WEAK
disenchanting disgusting uninviting

Example Sentences

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Noguchi’s aim throughout was to liberate children’s imaginations by inviting unstructured play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So when a lucrative commission comes to Y, inviting him to compose a patriotic anthem for the “victory generation,” you already know what his answer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In recent months, the Florida-based organization for which I work has posted billboards in Georgia and Mississippi inviting folks interested in education freedom to “Join Us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Local authorities are expected to contact eligible households directly, inviting them to apply.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mrs. Rappaport tilted her head to one side, inviting a response.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord