open-armed
Ready to embrace
Open-armed describes a welcoming, unreserved reception: The community gave the refugees an open-armed welcome.
The image is of arms spread wide for an embrace rather than crossed in resistance.
To receive someone with open arms is to accept them warmly and without reservation.
Tight, affectionate clasp
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- enfoldWrap something completely
- cradleRocking bed for infants
snuggle · squeeze · hold · encircle · wrap · nestle · grasp · bearhug
Friendly toward guests
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
gracious · inviting · approachable · neighborly · heartfelt · sincere · genuine · unreserved
Covering all members
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- understandingMental comprehension of something
compassionate · empathetic · supportive · affirming · validating · unbiased · impartial · broad-minded
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
cradle · snuggle · squeeze · hold · encircle · wrap · nestle · grasp · bearhug · entwine
hospitable
Friendly toward guests
genial · gracious · inviting · approachable · neighborly · heartfelt · sincere · genuine · unreserved · enthusiastic
inclusive
Covering all members
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- tolerantAccepting of differences
understanding · compassionate · empathetic · supportive · affirming · validating · unbiased · impartial · broad-minded · embracing
open-armedunwelcoming
Hostile to guests
hostile · cold · rejecting · exclusionary · standoffish
open-armedguarded
Wary and restrained
wary · suspicious · distrustful · defensive · closed
open, arm, arms, armed, arming, armful, armless, openly, opener