invitingly

With appealing warmth

Invitingly describes doing something in a way that attracts or tempts: The door stood invitingly open.

Food arranged invitingly looks appealing.

A path winding invitingly through the woods beckons you to follow.

The word suggests welcome or allure—something that draws you toward it.

alluring

seductively

In an alluring manner

captivatingly · enchantingly · irresistibly · tantalizingly · mesmerizingly · magnetically · provocatively · bewitchingly · spellbindingly · fascinatingly

appealing

attractively

In a pleasing manner

engagingly · fetchingly · winsomely · endearingly · sweetly · lovably · adorably · agreeably · pleasurably · enjoyably

hospitable

welcomingly

In a receptive manner

genially · affably · amiably · congenially · sociably · courteously · obligingly · accommodatingly · receptively · openly

cozy

comfortably

At ease physically

  • snuglyIn a tight, comfortable manner
  • cozilyIn comfortable, warm fashion
  • nestledSettled into a sheltered position

cushioned · softly · plushly · homily · intimately · restfully · soothingly · peacefully · relaxingly · sheltered

Opposites
appeal/attraction

invitinglyrepulsively

In a revolting manner

revoltingly · disgustingly · off-puttingly · repellently · hideously

welcomingness

invitinglyforbiddingly

In intimidating manner

uninvitingly · off-puttingly · coldly · inhospitably · menacingly

Family

inviting, uninviting, reinviting, disinviting, uninvitingly

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G