welcomingwel‧com‧ing /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/ adjective 
Everyone was very welcoming. Stephanie was standing at the door with a welcoming smile.► see thesaurus at friendly2a welcoming place is pleasant and makes you feel relaxed: a restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere3[only before noun] done or organized in order to welcome someone to a placewelcoming committee/party I was met by a welcoming committee. a welcoming speech
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a welcoming smile
- a bright, clean, welcoming room
- A bunch of fresh flowers on the table always looks welcoming.
- He stood at the door with a welcoming smile.
- Restaurant and hotel prices in the area are reasonable, and the townspeople are welcoming.
- The room was bright and welcoming.
- And here was Captain jumping out of the back of the car, showing his shark's teeth in a welcoming snarl.
- Hever Castle is a warm and welcoming place, giving continued enjoyment to visitors.
- It's a friendly, comfortable welcoming hotel with good rooms, all of which have facilities and balconies.
- No welcoming wife, no laughing toddlers.
- She got the ceiling decorated and made improvements to the entrance to make it more welcoming.
- The composer came here from the nearby orphanage where he was raised, and today visitors find it a similarly welcoming refuge.
- When Converse entered, he turned from the set with a welcoming smile.
THESAURUS
behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them: · a friendly smile· The local people are very friendly.
[usually before noun] friendly and caring about other people, in a way that makes people like you and feel comfortable: · He was such a warm caring person and everyone loved him.· We received a very warm welcome.
especially spoken friendly and kind: · Chris is a nice guy. I’m sure you’ll get on with him.· He wasn’t very nice to the other children.
formal friendly and easy to like: · Tom was an amiable young man.
friendly to someone who has just arrived somewhere: · a welcoming smile· The group are very welcoming to new members.
friendly and eager to make visitors comfortable: · I found Japanese people to be very hospitable.
formal behaving in a cheerful and friendly way: · a genial host· She was in a genial mood.
formal friendly and polite but formal: · The two nations have always maintained cordial relations.
friendly and easy to talk to – used especially about people in important positions: · The head teacher is very approachable.
Longman Language Activatorbehaving in a friendly way easy to talk to, and ready to behave like a friend towards people you have not met before: · Ella was very friendly, and I liked her immediately.· The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.friendly to/towards: · One surprise was how friendly everyone was to us on our travels.
someone who is nice is friendly and very easy to like: · We met some really nice people at the party - friends of my sister.nice to: · All Brad's friends were very nice to me, but I was too shy to join in their chat.
British /easy to get along with American friendly, relaxed, and not the type of person who causes unnecessary problems or arguments: · What's he like? Is he easy to get on with?· As a director, I'm always looking for good actors, but it's a bonus if they are easy to get along with too.
friendly and relaxed, and not easily annoyed or upset: · I feel lucky to have such an easygoing and affectionate child.· Stein's easygoing manner is only one of the reasons he will be missed when he retires.
someone who is warm is very friendly in a sincere way, and seems to really care about other people: · She's a warm, caring person, and she'll make a wonderful nurse.· He welcomed us with a warm smile.
someone who is approachable is friendly and easy to talk to, even though they are in a more important position than you: · If you have any problems, the head teacher is very approachable· Olivia has a reputation as an easygoing, approachable executive who always has lunch with her employees.
behaving in a way that shows you are glad to have other people visiting your home or your country, and doing things to make them feel relaxed and happy there: · He stood at the door with a welcoming smile.· Restaurant and hotel prices in the area are reasonable, and the townspeople are welcoming.
someone who is hospitable is friendly and generous to you when you visit their home or their country: · Most of the people I met in Laos were very hospitable and kind.
formal someone who is affable , especially a man, is polite, friendly, and cheerful: · She married an affable, middle-aged businessman.· Brown was affable and sympathetic, but also firm and decisive in dealing with the problems presented to him.
formal friendly and pleasant, and not easily annoyed or worried: · The waiter was an amiable young man.· Cohen is soft-spoken and amiable.
formal friendly, often laughing and making jokes, and enjoyable to be with: · Dr Saito has a warm, genial manner.· Our hosts were genial and friendly, and our stay was a very pleasant one.
friendly places/situations · The restaurant had good food and a friendly atmosphere.· You're lucky to work in such a friendly office.
a place, room etc that is welcoming makes you feel relaxed and happy to be there: · A bunch of fresh flowers on the table always looks welcoming.· a bright, clean, welcoming room
formal a convivial event or social situation is one in which people are friendly to each other and enjoy themselves: · The mood was relaxed and convivial.· Pubs are good places for a drink and some convivial conversation.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I was met by a welcoming committee.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
I was met by a welcoming committee. (=when a place you arrive at feels friendly)· The bar provides a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxing evening drink.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· The Bellavista is a friendly hotel with a welcoming atmosphere and a good reputation for food and service.· A well-established property, it has won commendations from Citalia customers for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.· Our Peaches Restaurant is renowned for a warm and welcoming atmosphere with quality and personal attention from Gill and Doug.· It boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and prides itself on offering a high standard of service.· A labyrinth of rooms and corridors which had all the welcoming atmosphere of the interrogation centre in the Lubyanka in Moscow.· Consequently, there is a very pleasant welcoming atmosphere.
· The woman at the door raised weary, gold-lidded eyes and gave her an anonymous welcoming smile.· When Converse entered, he turned from the set with a welcoming smile.· His laughter simmers to a welcoming smile.· Glancing up, Vologsky recognized him and his handsome, olive-skinned face creased into a welcoming smile.· He greeted me with scrupulous courtesy and a welcoming smile.
WORD FAMILYadjectivewelcome ≠ unwelcomewelcomingnounwelcomeverbwelcome
1someone who is welcoming is friendly when you arrive in a place: Everyone was very welcoming. Stephanie was standing at the door with a welcoming smile.► see thesaurus at friendly2a welcoming place is pleasant and makes you feel relaxed: a restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere3[only before noun] done or organized in order to welcome someone to a placewelcoming committee/party I was met by a welcoming committee. a welcoming speech