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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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But weeks after sending her a letter they received a reply inviting them to visit.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

He also received a social media message from Stafford’s wife, Kelly, inviting him and his family to reach out if they need anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"So, if you don't mind, we'll talk about this again in seven or eight years," Arnault said, inviting all his five children to address the AGM for the first time.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“All the people who are celebrating this ‘win for child safety’ might actually be inviting a set of payloads or baggage that they’re not prepared for,” Goldman said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“I thought you were talking about inviting a girlfriend over,” she says in a low voice.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan