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Definition of welcoming

welcoming

/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/
wel · com · ing
Adverb:welcomingly
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Plural:welcomings
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welcoming Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Behaving in a polite, friendly, or hospitable way toward guests or newcomers; making someone feel comfortable and accepted.

Example

"The local community was warm and welcoming to the new families moving into the neighborhood."

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• noun

1

The act or ceremony of greeting and receiving someone in a friendly or hospitable manner.

Example

"The delegation received an enthusiastic welcoming upon their arrival at the international conference."

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• Rhymes for welcoming

• Nearby Words

welcher
welcome
welcomer
welcoming
welcomingly
weld
weldable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'welcome' (from Old English 'wilcumian', combining 'willa' meaning pleasure or desire and 'cuman' meaning to come) plus the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Welcoming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/welcoming
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