inviting
Translation
inviting, appealing, welcoming
Examples
The warm fire looked very inviting.
The warm fire looked very inviting.
She has an inviting smile.
She has an inviting smile.
Grammar Patterns
be + ((inviting)) to be appealing or welcoming. The warm fire looked very inviting.
((inviting)) + noun an appealing or welcoming (noun). She has an inviting smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appealing, tempting, welcoming; Antonyms: uninviting, repellent
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'invite'. It describes something that is actively 'inviting' you in.
Memory Tips
Imagine a place or person that seems to be saying 'Come in, I invite you!'. The '-ing' makes it feel active and current.