Inviting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /in-ˈvī-tiŋ/ in·vit·ing

Meaning & Definition of Inviting

Inviting (adjective)

  1. attractive, tempting

Inviting (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in attractive, tempting

    similar: alluring, attractive, desirable, enviable, relishable, tempting, agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory, sweet, tasty, welcome, charming, enchanting, fascinating, admirable, estimable, laudable, affable, amiable, cheerful, cheery, comfortable, gemütlich, genial, goodly, good-natured, gracious, hospitable, kindly, personable
    opposite: undesirable, unenviable, abominable, ghastly, god-awful, hellish, horrid, miserable, wretched, bilious, disgusting, distasteful, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revulsive, unsavory, vile, yucky, abhorrent, detestable, hateful, odious, deplorable, lamentable, regrettable, disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome

  2. as in winning, endearing

    similar: disarming, endearing, fetching, winning, winsome, irresistible, overpowering, overwhelming, palpable, perceptible, tangible, catching, contagious, epidemic, infectious, spreading

Inviting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to request the presence or participation of

    "she's invited only select friends to visit her new house"

    similar: asking, bidding
    related: soliciting, beckoning, calling, summoning

  2. to act so as to make (something) more likely

    "you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims"

    similar: asking (for), courting, flirting (with), wooing, looking for
    related: angling (for), fishing (for), hunting, searching, seeking, provoking, tempting

Related Entry: Invite (verb)

Invite is a different word from Inviting. The synonyms below are for invite, not for inviting.

  1. to request the presence or participation of

    "she's invited only select friends to visit her new house"

    similar: ask, bid
    related: solicit, beckon, call, summon

  2. to act so as to make (something) more likely

    "you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims"

    similar: ask (for), court, flirt (with), woo, look for
    related: angle (for), fish (for), hunt, search, seek, provoke, tempt

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inviting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inviting:

alluring, attractive, desirable, enviable, relishable, tempting, agreeable, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory, sweet, tasty, welcome, charming, enchanting, fascinating, admirable, estimable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inviting

Words with the opposite meaning of Inviting:

undesirable, unenviable, abominable, ghastly, god-awful, hellish, horrid, miserable, wretched, bilious, disgusting, distasteful, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revulsive, unsavory, vile, yucky, abhorrent, detestable, hateful, odious, deplorable, lamentable, regrettable, disagreeable, pleasureless

Related Words for Inviting

soliciting, beckoning, calling, summoning, angling (for), fishing (for), hunting, searching, seeking, provoking

Word Forms of Inviting

Derived words: invitingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inviting

First known use: 1604

Frequently Asked Questions about Inviting

What does "Inviting" mean?

"Inviting" means attractive, tempting. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: attractive, tempting. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inviting"?

Other words for "Inviting" include alluring, attractive, desirable, enviable, relishable, tempting, agreeable and blessed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inviting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inviting"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inviting". Common alternatives include alluring, attractive, desirable, enviable, relishable, tempting, agreeable, blessed, congenial and darling.

What is the opposite of "Inviting"?

Antonyms of "Inviting" include undesirable, unenviable, abominable, ghastly, god-awful, hellish, horrid and miserable.

How do you use "Inviting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inviting" in a sentence: "she's invited only select friends to visit her new house"; "you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims".

Is "Inviting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inviting" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Inviting"?

"Inviting" is pronounced /in-ˈvī-tiŋ/ and divided into syllables as in·vit·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Inviting"?

First known use: 1604.