inviting

  • 11inviting — adjective an inviting sight, smell, offer etc is very attractive and makes you want to go somewhere or do something: The log fire looked warm and inviting. invitingly adverb: She smiled invitingly …

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  • 12inviting — un·inviting; inviting; …

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  • 13inviting — UK [ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ] / US adjective something that is inviting is attractive and makes you want to experience it an inviting outdoor pool Derived word: invitingly adverb …

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  • 14Inviting — Invite In*vite , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Invited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Inviting}.] [L. invitare: cf. F. inviter. See {Vie}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To ask; to request; to bid; to summon; to ask to do some act, or go to some place; esp., to ask to an… …

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  • 15inviting — invitingly, adv. invitingness, n. /in vuy ting/, adj. attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer. [1580 90; INVITE + ING2] * * * …

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  • 16inviting — adjective the inviting aromas wafting from her kitchen Syn: tempting, enticing, alluring, beguiling; attractive, appealing, pleasant, agreeable, delightful; appetizing, mouthwatering; fascinating, enchanting, entrancing, captivating, intriguing,… …

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  • 17inviting — [ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ] adj attractive in a way that makes you want to do something Ant: uninviting an inviting outdoor pool[/ex] invitingly adv …

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  • 18inviting — in•vit•ing [[t]ɪnˈvaɪ tɪŋ[/t]] adj. attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer[/ex] • Etymology: 1580–90 in•vit′ing•ly, adv. in•vit′ing•ness, n …

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  • 19inviting — /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ / (say in vuyting) adjective that invites; especially attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer. –invitingly, adverb –invitingness, noun …

  • 20inviting — adjective Date: 1604 attractive, tempting • invitingly adverb …

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