adj
Uncommon
welcoming
Welcoming (adj) means Friendly and open toward guests or newcomers; making people feel at ease. Example: “The staff were incredibly welcoming, even though we'd never stayed there before.”
adj
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Friendly and open toward guests or newcomers; making people feel at ease.
"The staff were incredibly welcoming, even though we'd never stayed there before."
"They've built a really welcoming community around the app."
"The village hall has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with tea and cake waiting for every visitor."
How to use welcoming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFriendly in a way that makes people feel accepted and comfortable.
Common pairings
a welcoming atmosphere
welcoming committee
warm and welcoming
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Word forms
- Plural
- welcomings
- Comparative
- more welcoming
- Superlative
- most welcoming
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English welcomyng, made up of welcome and -ing.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for welcoming
coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
booming
blooming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
unbecoming
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Frequently asked questions
What does “welcoming” mean?
The word “welcoming” means friendly and open toward guests or newcomers; making people feel at ease. In plain terms, friendly in a way that makes people feel accepted and comfortable.
How do you use “welcoming” in a sentence?
Here is “welcoming” used in a sentence: “The staff were incredibly welcoming, even though we'd never stayed there before.”
What is the opposite of “welcoming”?
The opposite of “welcoming” — its antonyms — is bleak.
What part of speech is “welcoming”?
“Welcoming” is an adjective.
Is “welcoming” a common word?
“Welcoming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between welcoming and welcome as an adjective?
Welcome as an adjective usually describes something or someone that is gladly received, as in "a welcome surprise," while welcoming describes a friendly, open quality, such as a welcoming atmosphere or a welcoming host. Welcoming emphasizes an ongoing friendly disposition rather than a single instance of being well-received.
Can welcoming describe places as well as people?
Yes, welcoming is commonly used for both people and places, such as a welcoming host or a welcoming home, since it describes friendliness and openness that puts guests or newcomers at ease.
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