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

Designed by interior designer Maria Christina Niño, the new store reflects WGC’s vision of creating a welcoming destination where customers can explore premium denim, discuss projects and enjoy an experience built around craftsmanship. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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

The stairwell, swathed in Howe at 36 Bourne Street’s Cypress Paper in Cocoa, creates a welcoming entry into a downstairs playroom, which features a crafting nook that’s painted in Benjamin Moore’s Flint (AF-560). — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

The cutthroat nature, imposed mostly by Jerry, at the audition dissipates; everyone, except Jerry, is being genuinely welcoming and encouraging of Mona stepping in. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

Greenhut described Salem as a welcoming place to live and work. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

The bank aims to create welcoming workplaces that encourage employees to collaborate in person. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

The service Friendly and welcoming, the restaurant staff wear bright pink braces over their crisp white shirts and seem to remember all of the regular guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The limits of Spain’s more welcoming borders were recently tested when 72,000 migrants arrived on the country’s southern shores within a 48-hour period, triggering a humanitarian crisis that led to the death of nearly 100 migrants. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

Jimmy Kimmel is welcoming Stephen Colbert back to late-night television next week before making a return of his own later in the month. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

For the past few years, the capital has been welcoming a new crop of contemporary museums and galleries, restaurants moving beyond the farm-to-fork template, and a few luxury hotels, including a Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Since welcoming his youngest daughter, Jack has shared occasional glimpses into his family life. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

The comedian has been embracing dad life since welcoming Scottie. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Ontario Creates remains a presenting partner of the IFPM, with Karen Thorne-Stone, president and CEO of the provincial media support agency, welcoming TIFF expanding on the success of her longtime IFF event. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

For a welcoming fall porch look, place the fluffy stems in matching planters on either side of your entryway and surround them with gourds and lanterns. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Under her leadership, the festival has become known for championing emerging filmmakers and celebrating established artists, while welcoming talent, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world to its events. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

WYouth and Nuuly will present the Student Viewing Section at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, welcoming current CFDA scholars and fashion students to the ceremony. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026