welcoming
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1.0
- adjective
- /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
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acogedor
- But Country Day has worked hard to make the school a comforting, welcoming, stable place.
- a welcoming environment
- a welcoming atmosphere
- a welcoming place
And yet I felt so accepted and so just welcomed, welcomed in.
- And yet I felt so accepted and so just welcomed, welcomed in.
- It's the most open minded, welcoming plays probably in the world.
- I must say, the Indian people have been so welcoming, so friendly.
- So you can see how welcome a school like LK is.
- So it's his little door to get through welcome mats and clothes signs.
Examples
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The key is to establish a welcoming, non-threatening forum for informal, honest, and heartfelt conversation.
Academic text (2007) -
The people were friendly and welcoming, even as I struggled to understand the different dialects.
Academic text (1994) -
And people were not always welcoming to you.
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There is a very welcoming quality to her for sure.
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So, thank you for being so welcoming and wonderful.
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- This is such a welcoming space.
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The people in this town have been nothing but friendly and welcoming and wonderful to you.
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I must say, the Indian people have been so welcoming, so friendly.
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The facility is open, accessible, and welcoming, with artwork created by the clients displayed throughout.
Academic text (2007) -
The cozy café has a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.
Synonyms
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Kind and helpful toward other people
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Showing kindness and affection to others
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3.8
Friendly and generous to guests so they feel welcome
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3.5
A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome
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2.3
Having a warm, pleasant appearance that makes people want to come closer
Being friendly and welcoming to guests
Willing to welcome new ideas, people, or situations without judging them
Antonyms
Compounds
How Welcoming
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Morphology
Etymology
Welcoming comes from welcome, which long ago joined words meaning 'will' (a wish) and 'come' to describe a guest whose coming was wanted. That's why a welcoming person or place makes others feel wanted and comfortable.