invitingly
|in-vit-ing-ly|
/ɪnˈvaɪt/
(inviting)
making attractive
Etymology
'inviting' (adjective) comes from the verb 'invite,' which ultimately derives from Latin 'invitare' meaning 'to entertain or summon.'
'invite' entered English via Old French (enviter/inviter) and Middle English 'inviten'; the adjective 'inviting' developed from the present participle of 'invite', and 'invitingly' formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Initially related to summoning or entertaining (the act of inviting), it shifted to describe something that appears attractive or appealing; 'invitingly' now means 'in an attractive/tempting way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is attractive, appealing, or temptingly inviting; in a way that encourages acceptance or approach.
She smiled invitingly across the table.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 23:50