welcomingly

Examples

• All

• The garden was warmly decorated with bright flowers, inviting visitors to enjoy a peaceful afternoon.

• 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

K

kindly

vswelcomingly

179 1.0

In a gentle and caring way

places stronger emphasis on social invitation and acceptance

P

pleasantly

vswelcomingly

50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

is specifically aimed at making people feel accepted and comfortable

G

graciously

vswelcomingly

41 3.9

In a kind and polite way that shows respect

is more about warmth that helps others feel comfortable and accepted

W

warmly

vswelcomingly

39 1.0

In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way

creates calm comfort and social acceptance for people nearby

C

cheerfully

vswelcomingly

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more about offering calm friendly acceptance than mere cheer

C

cordially

vswelcomingly

11 4.0

In a warm, friendly way

is more personal and makes people feel easily accepted

A

amiably

vswelcomingly

4 3.7

In a friendly, pleasant way

is more about making newcomers feel truly accepted and at ease

G

good-naturedly

vswelcomingly

4 3.5

In a kind and friendly way

focuses on creating a sense of belonging and ease for others

I

invitingly

vswelcomingly

1 4.1

Makes people want to come closer

creates warm friendliness that makes others feel accepted and comfortable

B

benevolently

vswelcomingly

1 4.6

In a kind way that tries to help other people

is more about creating immediate social ease and welcome

G

genially

vswelcomingly

1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

focuses more on making others feel accepted rather than cheerfulness

A

affably

vswelcomingly

1 4.4

In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness

aims more to create lasting comfort and acceptance than small talk

C

companionably

vswelcomingly

1 3.5

In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone

focuses more on welcoming newcomers than simply sharing company

H

hospitably

vswelcomingly

1 2.8

To welcome guests in a friendly, generous way

creates personal ease and acceptance for people arriving

C

congenially

vswelcomingly

1 5.7

In a pleasant and friendly way

emphasizes making others feel personally accepted and comfortable

B

benignantly

vswelcomingly

9.9

Be kind and gentle to other people

is more focused on making people feel accepted and comfortable socially

A

accommodatingly

vswelcomingly

6.7

In a helpful way by doing what others want

is more about creating friendly comfort rather than practical help

A

acceptingly

vswelcomingly

4.6

In a willing way that shows you do not mind

is more active in creating personal comfort and social acceptance

S

sociably

vswelcomingly

3.4

In a friendly way that shows you like being with others

is more targeted at making newcomers feel accepted rather than enjoying company

C

convivially

vswelcomingly

6.8

In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way

is calmer and aims to make individuals feel personally accepted

How Welcoming

enthusiastically

37 3.5

warmly

39 1.0

welcomingly

3.6

politely

108 1.0

neutrally

2 3.6

coldly

30 4.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology