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

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

When South Beach was still a sleepy town, before the ‘90s boom, Epicure was the one place welcoming the cosmopolitan. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

The pair became parents in 2002 after welcoming their first child, son Ezra. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Wyclef Jean closed the runway before welcoming Lauryn Hill to the stage, bringing two of the defining voices of the Fugees together in Brooklyn for an unexpected live performance. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026

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

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

Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady is looking forward to welcoming the crowds. — Mary Eber, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026