invitingly

[US]/in'vaitiŋli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a way that is attractive and appealing, luring people in.

Example Sentences

It was placed invitingly in front with a whisky glass by its side.

The warm fireplace glowed invitingly in the cozy living room.

She smiled invitingly at the guests as they entered the party.

The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted invitingly from the bakery.

The sparkling blue waters of the pool looked invitingly refreshing on a hot summer day.

The comfortable hammock swayed invitingly in the gentle breeze.

The menu at the new restaurant was displayed invitingly in the window.

The soft cushions on the couch beckoned invitingly for a nap.

The sunlit garden looked invitingly peaceful for a morning stroll.

The cozy bed with fluffy pillows seemed invitingly comfortable after a long day.

The open door of the cafe welcomed customers invitingly with the aroma of fresh coffee.

Real-world Examples

" Shut your eyes and hold out your arms, " she said invitingly.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

" CALVIN STOPES AND HIS SIXTEEN SEXOPHONISTS." From the fa.ade of the new Abbey the giant letters invitingly glared.

Source: Brave New World

At least he never came to her bedroom though now the door was never locked and usually invitingly ajar.

Source: Gone with the Wind

And, throwing off her hat and cloak, Rose beckoned so invitingly that the gravest philosopher would have yielded.

Source: Blooming Roses (Part 1)

Between the rose bowls the books were duly set out–a row of nursery quartos opened invitingly each at some gaily coloured image of beast or fish or bird.

Source: Brave New World

No one was in sight, the smooth road sloped invitingly before her, and finding the temptation irresistible, Jo darted away, soon leaving hat and comb behind her and scattering hairpins as she ran.

Source: "Little Women" original version

He spoke so kindly, and opened Hans Anderson's fairy tales so invitingly before me, that I was more ashamed than ever, and went at my lesson in a neck-or-nothing style that seemed to amuse him immensely.

Source: "Little Women" original version

It was the sergeant who had spoken to me, and he was now looking round at the company, with his handcuffs invitingly extended towards them in his right hand, and his left on my shoulder.

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

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