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inviting

/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/ adjective C2
  1. Alluring; tempting; attractive.
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The countess, in reply, bowed gracefully to Albert, and extended her hand with cordial kindness to Franz; then, inviting Albert to take the vacant seat beside her, she recommended Franz to take the next best, if he wished to view the ballet, and pointed to the one behind her own chair.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 370 · C1
At least you should not _remind_ your mother of inviting him.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 168 · B2
He was at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious; and his manners, though well bred, were not inviting.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 16 · B2
In his library he had been always sure of leisure and tranquillity; and though prepared, as he told Elizabeth, to meet with folly and conceit in every other room in the house, he was used to be free from them there: his civility, therefore, was most prompt in inviting Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 79 · B2

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