welcoming
Open and friendly
Welcoming describes a warm, friendly reception that makes others feel comfortable and accepted.
A welcoming smile puts strangers at ease.
A welcoming atmosphere invites people in.
The committee was welcoming to new members.
As a noun, welcoming refers to the act of receiving someone: The welcoming of refugees required coordination across agencies.
Easy to engage with
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- affableWarm and approachable
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- amiableGood-natured and likable
warm · kind · good-natured · neighborly · easygoing · open · pleasant · sociable
Attractively appealing
- cozyWarm and snug
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
snug · pleasant · soothing · relaxed · cheerful · bright · open · airy
Pleasantly kind and courteous
- accommodatingWilling to help others
- attentivePaying close notice
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- considerateMindful of others' needs
obliging · helpful · generous · host · hostess · guest · visitor · open-door
Consent to receive
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- belongingState of fitting in
- diversityState of varied elements
- accessibleAble to be reached
embrace · safe · supportive · affirming · community · tolerant · respectful · equitable
approachable
Easy to engage with
amiable · warm · kind · good-natured · neighborly · easygoing · open · pleasant · sociable · congenial
inviting
Attractively appealing
- cozyWarm and snug
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
homey · snug · pleasant · soothing · relaxed · cheerful · bright · open · airy · intimate
gracious
Pleasantly kind and courteous
- accommodatingWilling to help others
- attentivePaying close notice
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
considerate · obliging · helpful · generous · host · hostess · guest · visitor · open-door · reception
acceptance
Consent to receive
accessible · embrace · safe · supportive · affirming · community · tolerant · respectful · equitable · barrier-free
hello
Common spoken greeting
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- smilePleased facial expression
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
namaste · salutation · howdy · hi · hey · aloha · hola · bonjour · shalom · salaam
- family-friendlywholesome, kid-friendly, G-rated, PG, all ages
- friendship actssharing, helping, listening, supporting, forgiving
- helping actionshelping, aiding, assisting, supporting, enabling
- kind actshelping, aiding, assisting, donating, sharing
- kind traitskind, caring, compassionate, nurturing, tender
- cozy home feelingswarmth, coziness, comfort, snugness, hygge
welcomingunwelcoming
Hostile to guests
hostile · unfriendly · cold · inhospitable · forbidding
welcominginhospitable
Unwelcoming, harsh to visitors
unwelcoming · hostile · forbidding · uninviting · unfriendly
welcomingexclusive
Limited to one group
forbidding · uninviting · exclusionary · closed · intimidating
- welcoming ceremonyFormal event greeting arrivals