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

Le Labo bath amenities, cozy bathrobes, spacious rooms, and a warm and welcoming staff rounded out the memorable stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Different people naturally gravitate toward different products, but our goal is to create products that feel welcoming and accessible to everyone. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Many Jews report a less welcoming climate in the United States. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Hidden behind the tourist options across from the Astronomical Clock is Restaurant 420, a bright welcoming space that is packed with locals, with products are made in the basement bakery and butchery. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

The country is also very welcoming of international retirees, as the Belize Tourism Board offers initiatives like the Qualified Retired Person Program to help qualified new residents obtain resident cards. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Designers are proving that floral sofas can make a space feel layered, welcoming, and anything but dated. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Here’s how to clean porch railings and make a welcoming impression. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

The Chicago icon presents a culinary expertise and a welcoming personality. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Verb

Spain is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world, but as always, learning a few phrases in the local language will go a long way. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

There are also plenty of beaches to choose from, and many of them are known for welcoming nesting loggerhead turtles. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Broussard, a decent man by all accounts, generous with his neighbors, welcoming to strangers, had lost everyone and everything but this boy. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Neighbors look forward to welcoming new families Russell Roberts stopped by the units toward the end of the ribbon cutting event to check out the inside. — Julianna Mejia july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Volunteer assignments will range from welcoming and assisting spectators and athletes to specialized positions involving medical support, communications, technology, transportation and language translation assistance, officials said. — City News Service, Daily News, 14 July 2026

William and Kate Middleton grew their family again in 2018, welcoming son Prince Louis. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026

San Luis Obispo is not Paris, but as a snapshot of America at its 250th anniversary, the town with its tri-tip, music, wine and welcoming people is a moveable feast for visitors today. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

America will always be a welcoming nation for those who follow the rules and come here legally, like so many in our community have. — Scott Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026