Attractive or appealing in a way that makes you want to do something or go somewhere.
From Old French 'inviter,' derived from Latin 'invitare' meaning 'to invite' or 'to summon.' The word originally meant to formally request someone's presence.
Your brain decides whether something is inviting in milliseconds—it's called 'thin-slicing,' and studies show quick first impressions are surprisingly accurate despite being made almost instantly!
Women described as 'inviting' often carries sexual subtext; rarely applied to men in equivalent contexts.
Use for hospitality or openness in behavior/spaces. Avoid when describing appearance if context suggests sexual framing.
["welcoming","open"]
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