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inviting

[ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ]
adjective/verb (present participle)
convidativo
1. attractive and tempting; appealing
The warm fireplace looked very inviting on a cold winter night.
A lareira aquecida parecia muito convidativa em uma noite fria de inverno.
2. present participle of invite; asking someone to go somewhere or do something
She is inviting her friends to the party.
Ela está convidando seus amigos para a festa.
3. welcoming; creating a pleasant atmosphere
The restaurant has an inviting atmosphere with soft lighting.
O restaurante tem uma atmosfera convidativa com iluminação suave.
Synonyms
appealingattractivetemptingwelcomingengagingalluringcharming
Antonyms
unappealinguninvitingrepulsivediscouragingunwelcomingunattractive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convidativo
most common usage
General Brazilian
atrativo
alternative for appealing sense
Portugal
convidativo
standard usage
Portugal
atraente
alternative for attractive sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

an inviting offer - uma oferta tentadora
inviting trouble - provocar problemas
inviting someone in - convidar alguém para entrar
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