welcoming

Definition of Welcoming in English :

1. welcoming

very cordial

Example Sentences:
'a welcoming smile'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Welcoming

adjective

1.

behaving in a friendly way to someone arriving somewhere, so that they feel happy and accepted

Should she be cool and withdrawn, or warm and welcoming?

Her face spread in a welcoming smile.

When we arrived at her house Susan was very welcoming.

2.

bidding welcome

The delegates received a welcoming speech by the President.

3.

warm and comfortable

The restaurant is small and green and very welcoming.

The place had a relaxed, welcoming feel to it.

adj.

1. Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home: a welcome guest.

2. Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying: a welcome respite from hard work.

3. Cordially or willingly permitted or invited: You are welcome to join us.

4. Used in the expression you're welcome to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.

n.

1. A cordial greeting or hospitable reception given to an arriving person.

2. A reception upon arrival: gave the stranger an unfriendly welcome.

3. The state of being welcome: Don't overstay your welcome.

tr.v. wel·comed, wel·com·ing, wel·comes

1. To greet, receive, or entertain (another or others) cordially or hospitably.

2. To receive or accept gladly: would welcome a little privacy.

interj.

Used to greet cordially a visitor or recent arrival.