welcomeness

State of being wanted

The quality of being welcome—of being received gladly or fitting comfortably into a situation.

Welcomeness is abstract and somewhat rare; speakers more often say someone or something is welcome than discuss its welcomeness directly.

The welcomeness of the news was evident in their relieved faces.

acceptance

belonging

State of fitting in

integration · approval · validation · affirmation · recognition · acknowledgment · tolerance · appreciation · endorsement · accessibility

warmth

friendliness

Warm, welcoming disposition

amiability · affability · kindliness · heartiness · cheerfulness · tenderness · gentleness · pleasantness · homeliness · snugness

greeting

arrival

Act of reaching destination

lobby · entrance · reception · homecoming · salutation · handshake · mat · usher · check-in · invitation

hospitality

hosting

Receiving guests socially

accommodation · courtesy · entertaining · cordiality · conviviality · sociability · service · amenities · catering · innkeeper

Opposites
receptivity and acceptance

welcomenessunwelcomeness

State of being unwanted

rejection · inhospitality · hostility · unfriendliness · coldness

desirability of presence

welcomenessunwantedness

State of being undesired

intrusiveness · imposition · undesirability · obtrusiveness · inappropriateness

Family

unwelcomeness

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G