WELCOMING Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

welcoming 1 of 2

adjective

as in pleasing

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welcoming

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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

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Recent Examples of welcoming

Adjective

The service For the sheer size of the hotel, the lobby feels warm and welcoming, and the service feels personalized and attentive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The welcoming faces inside Huey’s on the Square in Liberty transported me back to my favorite coffee shop in Lincoln. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 And here in the wide, welcoming and inviting smile of his response their flame was instantly and definitely extinguished. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 All officers must meet fitness for duty requirements to be capable of performing their vital national security function while simultaneously creating a welcoming and professional environment for travelers. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Manhattan microcosm The feeling that Scotland’s most famous university is not a welcoming place for ordinary Scots is rooted in its unusually high international make-up. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026 The Segerstrom is also heralded for its hospitality; Reitz is particularly proud that the center received an award from Broadway Across America for being voted the most welcoming spot on Broadway tours. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 In addition to painting the front door, Saab suggests adding a pair of plants either side of the door to really make the front of your home feel welcoming and inviting. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 Even if your entry isn’t separated by walls or doors, adding something tall and eye-catching makes the space feel more welcoming and purposeful. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Several fall festivals add to the welcoming vibes in this region each October. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 King and Tooker met in 2019 and got engaged in 2020, welcoming Lucky Levi a year later. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 Even once insular South Korea is welcoming more migrant workers to make up for its low birthrate. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 The Oscar nominee says his perspective on his new film, Fjord, has changed since welcoming his first child in July with partner Annabelle Wallis. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026 In somewhat bare-bones, cozy settings, Red Lobster became a middle-class family destination, and was welcoming to Black customers at a time when segregation, while outlawed, was still common in much of the American South. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Revealed last spring, Kering’s educational project now has entered its operational phase, welcoming more than 1,500 students enrolled in 40 programs promoted by its brands as well as seven partner schools scattered across six Italian regions. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Even small entryway changes like a bench and a landing surface for bags can reduce strain while keeping the space welcoming. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Take the subversive label Matières Fécales who started the week by shutting down the Place de la République, welcoming a cadre of over-the-top attendees. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming

Adjective

Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Verb

Access to the private and quietly serene Regent Club, set at the top of the resort with an adults-only pool embracing the full panorama, is only included for villa and penthouse guests but is available as an add-on to suite bookings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The two have now met several times in person, with the elder Michael embracing his new grandfather title.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of embracing

Adjective

Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.

— Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

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The staff here help with every aspect of the guest experience, from greeting you on the arrivals dock and shepherding every aspect of your stay to serving meals.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
President Jimmy Carter eventually revived the project, and in 1978, more than a hundred of the signs were installed at border crossings, greeting millions of travelers entering the country.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of greeting

Adjective

As a more scientific understanding of germ theory took hold, the impetus became less medicinal, more practical, then pleasurable.

— Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
At Westin, Burgio rejects the old distinction between virtuous food and pleasurable food altogether.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasurable

Verb

Zada is also the rare actor who admits to watching his own performances—and enjoying them.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
With the bread flour, the end result is a lovely, crowd-pleasing bun that’s great for snacking on its own or enjoying alongside a special holiday meal.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoying

Adjective

Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

Nina Pacchia, Cutter’s wife, told KABC-TV that her husband was adventurous and loving.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

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