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- Dictionarywelcoming/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. behaving in a polite or friendly way to a guest or new arrival: "the cast and crew were very welcoming"
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adjective. uk / ˈwel.kəm.ɪŋ / us / ˈwel.kəm.ɪŋ / Add to word list. friendly or making you feel welcome: She gave everyone a welcoming smile. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Friendly. affability. affable. affably. affiliative. agreeableness. congeniality. conversable. conviviality. convivially. harmony. hospitable. hospitably.
1. : received gladly into one's presence or companionship. was always welcome in their home. 2. : giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need.
If someone is welcoming or if they behave in a welcoming way, they are friendly to you when you arrive somewhere, so that you feel happy and accepted. When we arrived at her house, she was very welcoming.
adj. 1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home: a welcome guest. 2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying: a welcome respite from hard work. 3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited: You are welcome to join us. 4. Used in the expression you're welcome to acknowledge an expression of gratitude. n.
to be pleased about and encourage or support something: The new appointment has been widely welcomed. Fewer examples. We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act. The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides. They said they welcomed the trial as a chance to vindicate themselves.
, wel·comed, wel·com·ing. to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. to receive or accept with pleasure; regard as pleasant or good: to welcome a change. to meet, accept, or receive (an action, challenge, person, etc.) in a specified, especially unfriendly, manner: They welcomed him with hisses and catcalls.
People who are welcoming are extremely friendly and hospitable, like the welcoming family next door that makes you feel right at home in a brand new neighborhood. When people are welcoming, they're genuinely warm and kind, accepting you into their group.
