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What is another word for Inviting? – 140 Inviting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    attractive appealing alluring enticing captivating charming seductive tempting persuasive compelling intriguing engaging interesting delightful pleasant agreeable welcoming hospitable friendly genial affable courteous polite considerate thoughtful gracious cordial warm inviting magnetic irresistible beckoning luring coaxing cajoling flattering soothing reassuring comforting appealing agreeable pleasant delightful

    Meaning of Inviting

    The primary meaning of "inviting" is to attract or tempt someone to do something or to go somewhere.

    Definitions

    • Attractive or appealing
    • * Having a strong appeal to the senses or feelings
    • * Making someone want to do something or go somewhere

    Etymology of Inviting

    The word "inviting" comes from the Old French "inviter", which is derived from the Latin "invitare", meaning "to invite" or "to call in"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is attractive or appealing, and has been in use since the 15th century

    Example Uses

    • The inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air
    • * The hotel's inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home
    • * The inviting smile of the hostess put us at ease

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    uninviting unappealing unattractive repellent repulsive distasteful unpleasant disagreeable unwelcoming hostile cold unfriendly rude inconsiderate thoughtless harsh gruff rough off-putting forbidding daunting intimidating discouraging disheartening

    Related Nouns

    invitation attractant allure charm temptation persuasion appeal allurement enticement temptation lure bait decoy snare trap attraction magnetism fascination captivation enchantment bewitchment

    Related Verbs

    invite attract allure charm tempt persuade entice coax cajole flatter soothe reassure comfort appeal beckon lure summon call bid ask request solicit

    Related Adjectives

    attractive appealing alluring enticing captivating charming seductive tempting persuasive compelling intriguing engaging interesting delightful pleasant agreeable welcoming hospitable friendly genial affable courteous polite considerate thoughtful gracious cordial warm magnetic irresistible