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

Le Labo bath amenities, cozy bathrobes, spacious rooms, and a warm and welcoming staff rounded out the memorable stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Different people naturally gravitate toward different products, but our goal is to create products that feel welcoming and accessible to everyone. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Many Jews report a less welcoming climate in the United States. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Hidden behind the tourist options across from the Astronomical Clock is Restaurant 420, a bright welcoming space that is packed with locals, with products are made in the basement bakery and butchery. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

The country is also very welcoming of international retirees, as the Belize Tourism Board offers initiatives like the Qualified Retired Person Program to help qualified new residents obtain resident cards. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Designers are proving that floral sofas can make a space feel layered, welcoming, and anything but dated. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Here’s how to clean porch railings and make a welcoming impression. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

The Chicago icon presents a culinary expertise and a welcoming personality. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Verb

His absence follows news of him and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, welcoming their fourth child on Sunday. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Whether driven by admiration or nostalgia for his first spell, the club’s fans flooded the comments section welcoming back their hero. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Once again, please join me in welcoming Pia Barlow to Amazon. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Yoho hopes people come to Charlotte for the All-Star Game and leave remembering the state’s welcoming culture. — Kamran Nia july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Genting Group has been operating in Southeast Queens for 15 years, welcoming about 5 million visitors annually and employing around 2,500 people. — Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Jo Wilson, a presenter for Sky Sports, was originally diagnosed with stage-three cervical cancer after having a routine Pap test in July 2022, shortly after welcoming her daughter, Mabel, according to British newspaper The Telegraph. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

One rule that the Princess of Wales—then the Duchess of Cambridge—had to follow when welcoming George was that Queen Elizabeth had to be the first to know about it, per The Mirror. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Spain is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world, but as always, learning a few phrases in the local language will go a long way. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026