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

Valentin wants staffers with an enthusiasm and energy who enjoy meeting people, saying that creating a welcoming atmosphere is a key part of making a gym succeed. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

The space was designed to embody the brand’s values of lightness, elegance and modern femininity through a welcoming and warm environment. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

For Brandeis, our ad campaign focused on its core historical attributes of social justice and as a welcoming and safe home for all individuals. — Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Both the king and the queen have been so welcoming to me and Georgina. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

Kwok-Ng said the keys to successfully running the business is providing quality and consistency; having a friendly staff; maintaining a welcoming, clean space; and serving food at reasonable prices. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

By evening, an unfamiliar situation may start to feel more welcoming. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Think festive garlands, brass candlestick holders, linen table runners, and cozy cashmere throws that make your home feel warm and welcoming before the first guest arrives. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

A little decluttering now can make your home feel more welcoming — and the holidays a little less stressful. — Rose Kennedy, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

As the city continues to rebuild, many landmarks are welcoming tourists again. — Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026

Now they are followed by strangers in Chicago, who are sending them well wishes before their school tests, offering them tickets to a future game — overall welcoming them to Bears Nation. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

By welcoming supposedly free technology from China, the United States and its allies have unwittingly invited countless foreign agents to their shores. — Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026

For years, Naperville residents gathered downtown for the Holiday Parade of Lights, welcoming Santa Claus and his wife and ringing in the Christmas season. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

On the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Battleship Texas moved a step closer to welcoming guests back aboard. — Jill Karnicki, Houston Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2026

The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) will be welcoming some of the top talents in the documentary field to its upcoming 40th edition. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026

After marrying on July 29, 1981 and welcoming son Prince William on June 21, 1982, the family of three went on a royal tour to Australia and New Zealand from March 20 to April 30, 1983. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026

Recovery also requires welcoming scientists from around the world. — Carole Labonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026