Welcoming: meaning, definitions and examples
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welcoming
[ หwelkษmษชล ]
friendly
Receiving someone with warmth and kindness, creating a positive atmosphere for the newcomer.
Synonyms
friendly, hospitable, inviting
Examples of usage
- The hostess gave us a welcoming smile as we entered the party.
- The welcoming atmosphere of the small town made the visitors feel at home.
reception
An act or instance of greeting someone in a warm and friendly way upon arrival.
Synonyms
greeting, reception, salutation
Examples of usage
- The welcoming of the new students by the school staff was heartwarming.
- The welcoming of the guests at the event was well organized and efficient.
Translations
Translations of the word "welcoming" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acolhedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคเคค เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einladend
๐ฎ๐ฉ ramah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ goลcinny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญ่ฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท accueillant
๐ช๐ธ acogedor
๐น๐ท misafirperver
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุญุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vstลรญcnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรญtajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌข่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ gostoljuben
๐ฎ๐ธ velkominn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะฝะฐาะถะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qonaqpษrvษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ acogedor
Word origin
The word 'welcoming' originates from the Old English word 'wilcuma', which means a person whose coming is pleasing. Over time, it evolved to 'welcumian' in Middle English, and eventually became 'welcoming' in modern English. The concept of welcoming others has been valued in societies throughout history as a way to establish connections and create a sense of belonging.
See also: unwelcome, unwelcomed, unwelcomeness, unwelcoming, welcome.