invitingly

Examples

• All

• Rebecca smiles warmly, invitingly.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Turkey, ham, and fish, encampments of steaming vegetables, and mounds of fresh fruit all lay sprawled out tastefully, invitingly, upon a white linen tablecloth.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Instead, she tried to smile invitingly.

  Fiction book (2002)

• The chairs were still against the wall, and the floor was invitingly bare.

  Fiction book (1993)

• "Come to the Meadowlands and get on a bus," the governor said invitingly.

  Blog text (15)

• Painted white with dark green trim, they shone invitingly in the afternoon sun.

  Fiction book (2001)

• After L.A., the lawns looked invitingly green and shady.

  Fiction book (1999)

• A tiled pool glinted in the center, oval-shaped and invitingly blue.

  Fiction book (1995)

• "Uh, the 13th?" Colette smiled invitingly.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The lights from Three Dog Bakery spilled invitingly into the parking lot, welcoming customers as they approached.

Synonyms

A

attractively

vsinvitingly

3 2.5

In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it

is less about looks and more about urging someone to approach

A

appealingly

vsinvitingly

2 3.8

In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people

is aimed specifically at encouraging people to come or take part

E

engagingly

vsinvitingly

1 4.6

In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested

is more about prompting approach or participation than sustaining attention

E

enticingly

vsinvitingly

1 4.4

In a way that makes someone want something

is gentler, aiming to encourage approach rather than strongly tempt

T

temptingly

vsinvitingly

1 4.7

In a way that makes someone want it

is milder, aiming to encourage participation rather than strongly entice

W

winsomely

vsinvitingly

1 7.3

In a charming way that makes people like you

is focused on encouraging approach or participation rather than mere charm

F

fetchingly

vsinvitingly

1 6.2

In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention

is about inviting approach or participation, not only drawing attention

A

alluringly

vsinvitingly

1 5.9

In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention

is more about friendly encouragement than creating strong temptation

C

coaxingly

vsinvitingly

1 5.9

Gently and kindly to get someone to do something

relies on attractiveness to invite participation rather than direct persuasion

W

welcomingly

vsinvitingly

3.6

In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted

is more about urging someone to come closer or join than just warmth

B

beckoningly

vsinvitingly

7.5

In a way that invites someone to come closer

is broader, encouraging participation rather than only a physical signal

Antonyms

U

unappealingly

6.1

In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant

How Inviting

irresistibly

6 3.9

temptingly

1 4.7

enticingly

1 4.4

invitingly

1 4.1

appealingly

2 3.8

attractively

3 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology