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

Spain’s government, though, has taken steps over the past few months to be more welcoming toward migrants. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

The headquarters of Finland’s National Pensions Institute also forms part of the UNESCO collection, reflecting Aalto’s belief that even administrative buildings could be welcoming and human in scale. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Jack Moore’s knowledge of the hardware trade was a selling point, but so was his welcoming personality. — Joe Marusak august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

The library envisions a space that is more welcoming, technologically advanced, safer and more open. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Dog rules at the mall Despite the welcoming atmosphere, there are still dog rules at Aventura Mall. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Where to Eat and Drink Solano Avenue is the go-to for a new generation of restaurants that have elevated the dining scene while preserving a welcoming ambiance. — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

There are three players who have both the resume to ascend to the NHL and are looking at a welcoming depth chart in Edmonton as fall approaches. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Verb

While the décor has evolved through several reiterations over the decades, alternating between French country charm and Provençal elegance, the restaurant’s welcoming spirit remains status quo. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

However, those who are heavily invested in AI are welcoming the rapid unraveling of truth as AI slop continues to flood the internet. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Though somewhat resilient, stainless steel isn’t welcoming of all cleaning products. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

The Married…With Children actress, 72, shared her experience welcoming her third child, Esmé, via a surrogate. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

McRae Art Studios, a collective of 22 working artists in Central Florida, is welcoming the community into its doors for an annual fundraiser and sale of affordable art during the organization’s 40th anniversary. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

After years of construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is welcoming pedestrians and cyclists. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Prior to his massive new deal, Nantz and Romo were welcoming comparisons to Pat Summerall and John Madden. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Developers said sales would start later this year and anticipated welcoming the first residents and guests in late 2029. — ABC News, 31 July 2026