What is the opposite of “forbidding”?

What is the antonym of “forbidding”?

The antonym of forbidding are welcoming, inviting, and approachable. The antonyms welcoming, inviting, and approachable convey a positive and friendly emotional state. It implies a sense of openness, friendliness, and warmth.

See all the antonyms of “forbidding”

• permissive
• allowing
• encouraging

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

welcoming

Friendly and receptive towards others; creating a sense of warmth and hospitality.

Example

The hotel staff was very welcoming and made us feel at home.

inviting

Attractive and appealing, encouraging one to enter or participate.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread was inviting and made us want to try it.

approachable

Easy to talk to and friendly, making others feel comfortable in approaching.

Example

The teacher was very approachable and always willing to help her students.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Welcoming describes a person or place that is friendly and hospitable.
• 2. Inviting describes something that is attractive and encourages participation.
• 3. Approachable describes a person who is easy to talk to and makes others feel comfortable.

Good things to know

• 1. Hospitality: Use welcoming to describe a friendly and hospitable environment.
• 2. Marketing: Use inviting to describe products or services that are attractive and encourage participation.
• 3. Social Interaction: Use approachable to describe people who are easy to talk to and make others feel comfortable.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Welcoming conveys a sense of hospitality, inviting describes something that is attractive and encourages participation, and approachable describes people who are easy to talk to and make others feel comfortable. Use these words to describe environments, products, services, and people in various contexts.