welcoming

[ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ]

welcoming Definition

• 1. showing or expressing a friendly greeting or reception
• 2. inviting and attractive

Using welcoming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "welcoming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hotel staff gave us a welcoming smile.

• Example

  The new employee was given a warm and welcoming introduction.

• Example

  The house had a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home.

welcoming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for welcoming

• friendly
• hospitable
• cordial
• warm
• inviting

Antonyms for welcoming

• unfriendly
• inhospitable
• cold
• uninviting

Phrases with welcoming

• a welcoming committee

  a group of people who greet and receive visitors or newcomers

  Example

  The school's welcoming committee greeted the new students and their families.

• welcoming speech

  a speech given to greet and introduce someone or a group of people

  Example

  The mayor gave a welcoming speech to the international delegates attending the conference.

• welcoming party

  a party or gathering held to welcome and celebrate someone or a group of people

  Example

  We organized a welcoming party for our new neighbors.

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Summary: welcoming in Brief

The term 'welcoming' [ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ] describes a friendly and inviting reception, as in 'The hotel staff gave us a welcoming smile.' It can also refer to an attractive quality, as in 'The house had a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home.' 'Welcoming' is often used in phrases like 'a welcoming committee,' 'welcoming speech,' and 'welcoming party,' which denote groups or events that greet and receive newcomers.