welcoming

The word “welcoming” has 3 syllables: wel-com-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛl.kə.mɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for welcoming?

In the thesaurus, “welcoming” has 54 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for welcoming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for welcoming

adopting
affecting
animating
cheering
cherry-picking
choosing
comforting
culling
edifying
electing
elevating
embracing
encouraging
enjoying
enlivening
espousing
exciting
exhilarating
fulfilling
gladdening
gratifying
greeting
hailing
handpicking
heartening
heartwarming
inspiring
inspiriting
invigorating
kind
kindly
liking
loving
moving
naming
picking
pleasing
pleasurable
poignant
preferring
rewarding
rousing
satisfying
selecting
stimulating
stirring
sympathetic
taking
taking up
tender
thrilling
touching
uplifting
warm

Antonyms for welcoming

cheerless
cold
declining
demoralizing
depressing
disappointing
discomforting
disconcerting
discouraging
disgruntling
disheartening
dismaying
dispiriting
displeasing
dissatisfying
distressing
disturbing
heartbreaking
heartrending
passing up
refusing
rejecting
saddening
spurning
throwing over
turning down
unfeeling
unfriendly
unkind
unloving
unpleasant
upsetting

Meanings of welcoming

adjective
1. Hospitable, accessible and cordial.
verb
1. To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
2. To accept something willingly or gladly.
noun
1. An act of giving welcome.

Example Sentences

The staff was very welcoming when we arrived at the restaurant.
Her smile was warm and welcoming to everyone she met.
They created a welcoming environment for the new employees.
The town has a reputation for being friendly and welcoming.
His welcoming attitude made the guests feel at home.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to welcoming, such as: adopting, affecting, animating, cheering, cheerless, cherry-picking, choosing.

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