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

In its mission to be one of the most welcoming restaurants, Skywalker Grill is definitely one of the most comfortable. — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

The spaces are very welcoming and functional, and their original moldings, balconies, woodwork, and structural elements have been restored and integrated with a modern touch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Daunt’s idea of good bookshops—welcoming, browsable retail spaces that are also singular and carry human fingerprints—became the template for remaking more than six hundred Barnes & Noble stores. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The double-height lobby is small but welcoming, and the two circular light fixtures that float in the upper regions of the space are a jaunty accent to the more staid expression of the building. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Director and President of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, Amy Homma, opened the evening with welcoming remarks, followed by a toast from museum trustee Olivier de Givenchy. — Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026

In a statement to The Times, Austin FC said it was committed to providing a welcoming, safe and respectful environment for all fans. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Established in 2016, Lubov gained a reputation as a welcoming home for cutting-edge artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026

The resort’s Brandi Land campus is designed to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment, with a particular emphasis on the festival’s predominantly LGBTQ+ community. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

From total beginners to low handicappers who play every weekend, the course has been open and welcoming to all – even if that made for some five-hour rounds. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Everyone is incredibly affable, welcoming guests with friendliness that never feels forced or excessive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Petit laid down the law on immigration, welcoming foreigners who respect France while telling agitators who hate the nation that nobody wants them around. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Yarbrough, who died at age 76 on Saturday, would be stationed at the table throughout the GHSA playoffs, sometimes welcoming guests and dignitaries and otherwise answering questions and solving problems. — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

And India, which aspires to be an AI powerhouse, is welcoming them. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

After welcoming oldest son Jace with Andrew Lewis, Evans had a second son, Kaiser, with Nathan Griffith in 2014. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2026

The nature of the movie meant welcoming whatever difficulty came with it. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Amid the surprises, the families also celebrated the joy of welcoming their babies, especially for Brady, who said the pregnancy came after two miscarriages. — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026