inviting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -aɪtɪŋ
• Hyphenation: in‧vit‧ing

Adjective

inviting (comparative more inviting, superlative most inviting)

1. Alluring; tempting; attractive.
   • 2020 December 2, Andy Coward, “New-look Reading is willing and able”, in Rail, page 59:

     The station has a bright and airy feel and the refurbishment works have provided a modern and inviting station environment for passengers.

Derived terms

• invitingly
• invitingness

Verb

inviting

1. present participle and gerund of invite

Noun

inviting (plural invitings)

1. invitation

References

• “inviting”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
• “inviting”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.