Word
welcoming
Phoneticswel·com·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɛɫkəmɪŋ/
UK/wˈɛlkʌmɪŋ/
Definitions
01hospitable and friendly
A2 · Elementary
adj. friendly and making you feel comfortable or happy to be in a place.
adj. behaving in a polite, friendly, or hospitable manner that makes a guest feel accepted.
Español:acogedor
“The hotel staff were very welcoming and helped us with our heavy bags.”
“The locals were incredibly welcoming, offering us traditional tea and directions before we had even asked for assistance.”
Synonyms
02inviting or pleasant
B1 · Intermediate
adj. looking pleasant and making you want to go in or stay there.
adj. possessing qualities that appear inviting, comfortable, or aesthetically pleasing to an observer.
“The bright yellow paint made the front of the house look very welcoming.”
“After a long hike in the rain, the glow of the fireplace made the cabin look incredibly welcoming.”
Antonyms
03the act of greeting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of greeting someone or showing them that you are happy they arrived.
n. the action of greeting or receiving a person or thing in a specified manner.
“The welcoming of the new students took place in the main hall.”
“The formal welcoming of the international delegates was handled with great diplomatic care by the ministry.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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