warm greetings

Affectionate opening words

Warm greetings is a friendly salutation expressing genuine pleasure at seeing or addressing someone.

The phrase appears in letters, emails, and speeches as a cordial opening: Warm greetings from everyone at the office.

It signals affection or goodwill without the formality of "dear" or the casualness of "hey."

Related

firm handshake · handshake · smile · hug · hospitality · friendly · cordial · heartfelt · reception · front door · salutation · cheers · waves · reunion · old friends · holiday gathering · doorstep · come on in

Opposites
emotional temperature/tone

warm greetingscold shoulder

Intentional dismissive treatment

social formality

warm greetingsofficial correspondence

Authorized written communications

reception/treatment

warm greetingssnub

Deliberate dismissive rejection

rebuff · brush-off · silent treatment · turned back · unwelcome

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G