inviting
Drawing you in
Inviting describes something that attracts or tempts you to approach, enter, or participate.
An inviting smile welcomes you.
An inviting aroma draws you toward the kitchen.
A less inviting prospect is one you'd rather avoid: The thought of cleaning the garage was not exactly inviting.
The word suggests appeal that pulls you in.
Powerfully attractive, tempting
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- temptingArousing desire or interest
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
captivating · irresistible · alluring · bewitching · enchanting · mesmerizing · provocative · sultry
Pleasing to behold
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
lovely · winsome · endearing · likable · pleasant · agreeable · sweet · nice
Moderately heated, or friendly
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
nestled · fireside · hearth · intimate · soothing · relaxed · comfy · toasty
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- embraceHold closely in arms
- acceptanceConsent to receive
inclusion · open-armed · warmth · salutation · handshake · smile · doorway · threshold
Showing kindness, warmth
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- warm-heartedDisposed toward compassion
accommodating · neighborly · affable · amiable · congenial · approachable · sociable · kind
seductive
Powerfully attractive, tempting
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- temptingArousing desire or interest
- tantalizingTeasingly attractive, frustratingly desirable
beguiling · captivating · irresistible · alluring · bewitching · enchanting · mesmerizing · provocative · sultry · luring
attractive
Pleasing to behold
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
delightful · lovely · winsome · endearing · likable · pleasant · agreeable · sweet · nice · enjoyable
warm
Moderately heated, or friendly
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
welcoming · nestled · fireside · hearth · intimate · soothing · relaxed · comfy · toasty · cushioned
greeting
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- embraceHold closely in arms
acceptance · inclusion · open-armed · warmth · salutation · handshake · smile · doorway · threshold · entrance
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
warm-hearted · accommodating · neighborly · affable · amiable · congenial · approachable · sociable · kind · generous
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- friendship actssharing, helping, listening, supporting, forgiving
- helping actionshelping, aiding, assisting, supporting, enabling
- interactiontalking, sharing, helping, meeting, joining
- kind actshelping, aiding, assisting, donating, sharing
- homespunfolksy, homey, rustic, down-to-earth, homestyle
invitingrepellent
Causes strong aversion
repulsive · uninviting · off-putting · unattractive · unappealing
invitingforbidding
Intimidatingly stern or hostile
unwelcoming · hostile · threatening · uninviting · intimidating
invitingunpleasant
Causing discomfort or distaste
uncomfortable · disagreeable · dreary · grim · bleak