welcomingly
1
3.6
- adverb
- /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋli/
- The teacher welcomed the new students warmly, making them feel comfortable in the classroom.
Examples
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The garden was warmly decorated with bright flowers, inviting visitors to enjoy a peaceful afternoon.
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Grace smiles warmly, welcomingly, extending her upraised hand, which Dermott takes to make an upside-down V above their heads.
Fiction book (1998) -
One of the side gates had been left welcomingly ajar, and a lantern perched atop the stone ledge next to it shed a yellow glow on the path.
Fiction book (1991) -
She greeted her friends warmly, ensuring they felt accepted at the gathering.
Synonyms
161
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
47
1.0
In a friendly and enjoyable way
39
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
32
1.0
In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way
29
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
10
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
3
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
4.1
Makes people want to come closer
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
1
3.5
In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone
1
2.8
To welcome guests in a friendly, generous way
1
5.7
In a pleasant and friendly way
1
3.4
In a friendly way that shows you like being with others
1
6.7
In a helpful way by doing what others want
1
4.6
In a willing way that shows you do not mind
1
6.8
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
1
9.9
Be kind and gentle to other people
How Welcoming
36
3.5
32
1.0
1
3.6
97
1.0
3
3.6
17
4.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Welcomingly comes from welcome, which you can think of as well + come meaning 'to greet someone kindly when they arrive'. So, welcomingly means doing that 'in a friendly and inviting way'.