Synonyms of welcoming

welcoming 1 of 2

adjective

as in pleasing

Related Words

• pleasing
• exciting
• pleasurable
• warm
• loving
• exhilarating
• thrilling
• stimulating
• kind
• sympathetic
• invigorating
• rousing
• enlivening
• kindly
• uplifting
• inspiring
• animating
• moving
• rewarding
• fulfilling
• comforting
• edifying
• encouraging
• elevating
• poignant
• touching
• gratifying
• affecting
• satisfying
• inspiriting
• stirring
• tender
• heartwarming
• heartening
• gladdening
• cheering

Dissimilar Words

• discouraging
• depressing
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• dispiriting
• disappointing
• cheerless
• saddening
• displeasing
• heartbreaking
• disturbing
• dissatisfying
• disconcerting
• upsetting
• distressing
• unpleasant
• discomforting
• unfriendly
• dismaying
• heartrending
• cold
• unkind
• disgruntling
• unloving
• unfeeling

welcoming

2 of 2

verb

present participle of welcome

as in embracing

to receive or accept gladly or readily

the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embracing
• greeting
• enjoying
• eating (up)
• hailing
• drinking (in)
• liking
• lapping (up)
• adopting
• choosing
• preferring
• taking up
• selecting
• taking
• picking
• espousing
• electing
• deciding (on)
• naming
• opting (for)
• singling (out)
• culling
• handpicking
• cherry-picking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• rejecting
• declining
• turning down
• passing up
• spurning
• objecting (to)
• balking (at)
• throwing over
• demurring (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of welcoming

Adjective

The staff is warm and welcoming, making sure you’re taken care of—especially thanks to the text line for 24/7 service—without ever feeling overbearing. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Iyad el-Baghdadi, a prominent Palestinian in Norway who was accepted as a refugee, said that Norwegians had been extraordinarily welcoming and kind. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Next to the steps to Mont Bessou, there is a welcoming committee sheltering from the rain under several pop-up gazebos. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Define your living room seating area, cozy up your bedroom, and make your entryway more welcoming with a few of our favorite rugs from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Around 2022, Welling started to put together a full 18-hole redesign plan for Stowe Country Club, which had long been a welcoming and community-focused public course. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The cast has changed many times over the years, and when Gina and Emily joined in season 13, fans weren’t exactly the most welcoming. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

Second, their party has been more welcoming to the entryists than most Democrats want to admit. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Tiny pro shop with just the essentials, but staff is friendly and welcoming. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Verb

San Luis Obispo is not Paris, but as a snapshot of America at its 250th anniversary, the town with its tri-tip, music, wine and welcoming people is a moveable feast for visitors today. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

These themes of what binds us, instead of separates us, have reverberated throughout the World Cup in the Kansas City area, which has made the art of welcoming a likely enduring signature and legacy of these weeks. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

America will always be a welcoming nation for those who follow the rules and come here legally, like so many in our community have. — Scott Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Dotrice was married to Alex Hyde-White from 1986 to 1992 before marrying Ned Nalle in 1994 and welcoming two children with him. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Since 1918, Barcelona's Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona has been warmly welcoming travelers, including celebrities, artists, and politicians. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

These include the people welcoming attendees into stadiums, VIP lounge chefs, waiters and the flagbearers during the opening ceremony. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Crate & Barrel is welcoming lots of new inventory, which means there’s plenty of clearance furniture and decor to peruse at prices up to 60% off (note that some pieces are final sale). — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026