Foundation level · Year 4 · free
welcoming
adjective · Say it: WEL-kuh-ming
What it means
Foundationfriendly and making people feel happy and comfortable when they arrive
Our new neighbours were very welcoming and brought us a cake.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- friendly
- hospitable
- inviting
- warm
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- cold
- hostile
- unfriendly
More examples
- The classroom felt welcoming with its bright displays and cosy reading corner.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'wilcuma', meaning a wished-for guest.
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