open arms
Enthusiastic reception posture
Open arms describes a welcoming posture—arms spread wide rather than crossed or closed.
The phrase almost always appears with "with" to indicate enthusiastic reception: She greeted her long-lost brother with open arms.
By extension, to receive something with open arms is to accept it eagerly and without reservation: The community welcomed the new policy with open arms.
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- embraceHold closely in arms
hospitality · invitation · approachability · inclusiveness · accessibility · cordiality · geniality · amiability
Being made part
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
empathy · compassion · solidarity · affirmation · acknowledgment · recognition · support · integration
greeting
Expression of welcome
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- warmthHeat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
embrace · hospitality · invitation · approachability · inclusiveness · accessibility · cordiality · geniality · amiability · graciousness
inclusion
Being made part
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
nonjudgmental · empathy · compassion · solidarity · affirmation · acknowledgment · recognition · support · integration · coexistence
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
enfold · encircle · cradle · wrap · envelop · snuggle · cuddle · nestle · cherish · greeting
- body idiomsheart of gold, heart of stone, cold heart, warm heart, soft heart
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
- Welcominghello, hi, wave, handshake, hug
- receptivenessopenness, acceptance, willingness, readiness, amenability
open armscold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
rejection · hostility · rebuff · unwelcome · closed door
open armscrossed arms
Limbs interlocked at chest
folded arms · turned back · clenched fists · arms akimbo · hands up
open, arm, opening, arms, armed, opened, disarm, opens, opener