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inviting

inviting

1 2.3
Having a warm, pleasant appearance that makes people want to come closer
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
translation icon : acogedor
  • You know, you've got just this glow about both you that are very warm, inviting presences sweat.

I wanted it to feel warm and cozy and inviting and soft and feminine and safe.

Examples

  • Autumn colors are cozy, inviting, and full of warmth.

  • Oh wow that looks so much more inviting It really Do you know what it is?

  • Yes, this is inviting all type all types of days.

  • I wanted it to feel warm and cozy and inviting and soft and feminine and safe.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  • MISSION, PART 2: PROVIDE A WARM, KIND, INVITING, AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO LEARN, GROW, AND ULTIMATELY LOVE READING

    Academic text (2014)

  • SO BIG AND INVITING.

    Employee of the Month (2006)

  • (INVITING IN FRENCH)

    Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970)

  • The warm colors and comfortable furniture made the room feel very inviting.

  • I arranged the flowers on the table to create an inviting atmosphere for the dinner party.

  • After a long walk, the sight of the cozy cafe was inviting enough to make me stop in.

Synonyms

attractive
vsinviting
680 1.0

Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested

encourages approach or participation rather than only pleasing appearance
tempting
vsinviting
109 2.7

Causes you to want to do or have something even if you know you should not

encourages participation without implying wrongdoing or risk
welcoming
vsinviting
66 1.0

A friendly way of acting that makes people feel comfortable

encourages someone to approach or join rather than only providing comfort
enticing
vsinviting
25 4.9

Attractive and likely to make you want something

encourages approach or acceptance rather than merely creating desire
alluring
vsinviting
24 5.2

Very attractive in a way that makes people feel interested or want it

encourages approach more gently than strong, seductive charm
tantalizing
vsinviting
  • US
24 6.3

Very attractive in a way that makes you want it but you cannot have it

encourages taking part rather than highlighting difficulty or unreachability
fetching
vsinviting
2 4.8

Attractive in a way that makes people notice it

encourages someone to join or accept rather than just please the eye

Antonyms

repulsive
59 5.5

Causing strong dislike or disgust, like a very bad smell

unattractive
16 2.5

Not interesting or likely to make people want it

uninviting
2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

Compounds

warm and inviting
2 3.5

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

How Inviting

irresistible
88 3.8
tempting
109 2.7
enticing
25 4.9
inviting
1 2.3
appealing
138 2.3
attractive
680 1.0

Surface Forms

inviting positive
invitinger comparative
invitingest superlative

Morphology

inviting = invite (transparent) = invite + ing

A regular adjectival participle formed from the verb 'invite'; the meaning 'tempting' or 'attractive' follows directly from the verb sense.

Etymology

The word inviting comes from the verb invite, from Latin invitare, which meant 'to ask' or 'to welcome'. So if something is inviting, it is like it is asking you to come closer or join.