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 area encompasses around 25 buildings and is brimming with welcoming shops, restaurants, and plentiful Midwestern charm. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Here are eight ways interior designers say are the most welcoming room layouts that don’t require buying the latest trending furniture pieces. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

Stick them among potted plants flanking an entryway for a welcoming ambiance, or arrange them in tall black vases among mini pumpkins on a dining table or entryway console. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

In This Article Just a few miles from downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, our 2026 Idea House plan found its roots in the area’s easygoing lifestyle and welcoming surroundings, like the little stand of oak trees and a small pond. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Among the others in the welcoming committee are Diana, Mike’s devoted wife of nearly half a century, John Vincent, his figurative adoptive son, and Kira Novak, Vincent’s companion. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Scott’s face, in this shot, is a whole novel, disintegrating into tears before being shored up again, eventually rearranged into something resembling a welcoming smile that teeters on the edge of collapse. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Most of the makeovers focus on superficial touches, like adding more seating and softer lighting, with the goal of making the cafes more welcoming to customers. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

In contrast, the supporting actress category has been far more welcoming to young performers. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

The goal was never simply tourism revenue, but creating culturally safe employment for Ahousaht members, welcoming outsiders into the Nation’s 250,000-hectare territory, and reasserting presence on land their people were historically displaced from. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and temples on the Nile, Luxor and Aswan have been welcoming many tourists who consider the river cruise to be a vital component of their trip rather than an add-on option. — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

For Ralph, welcoming guests is about more than offering a unique getaway. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Like many, they were enamored by how an ordinary family’s home had become a small-batch coffee roastery with warm wooden accents and smiley acorn pillows to round out its welcoming aesthetic. — Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Caviar sconces by Chen Chen and Kai Williams add soft texture and welcoming shapes to the space. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

And those deals are welcoming as consumers are paying 7% more for ground beef than this time last year, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index report. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Now, all three are looking for adopters who understand the unique needs and long-term commitment that come with welcoming a pig into the family. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Meyers-Shyer’s familial cinematic eye becomes apparent in the composition of her photographs, sense of details, keen attention to lighting and an easy, welcoming aesthetic, not to mention a proclivity for natural materials. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026