Welcoming

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/

Definitions of welcoming

adjective giving someone a warm greeting or reception; friendly or inviting

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel had a welcoming atmosphere.

A2 The teacher greeted the new student with a welcoming smile.

B1 The restaurant staff were very welcoming and attentive to our needs.

B2 The city's residents are known for their welcoming attitude towards tourists.

C1 The company prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for employees.

C2 The community center is known for its welcoming approach to people of all backgrounds.

Examples of welcoming in a Sentence

formal The hotel staff were very welcoming and made sure all our needs were met.

informal Our new neighbors seem really welcoming, they even brought over a plate of cookies.

slang The party last night was so welcoming, everyone was super chill and friendly.

figurative The warm sunlight streaming through the window felt like a welcoming embrace after a long winter.

Grammatical Forms of welcoming

• past tense: welcomed
• plural: welcomers
• comparative: more welcoming
• superlative: most welcoming
• present tense: welcome
• future tense: will welcome
• perfect tense: have welcomed
• continuous tense: welcoming
• singular: welcomer
• positive degree: welcoming
• infinitive: to welcome
• gerund: welcoming
• participle: welcomed

Origin and Evolution of welcoming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'welcoming' originated from the Old English word 'wilcuma', which was a combination of 'wil-' meaning 'desire, pleasure' and 'cuma' meaning 'guest'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'welcoming' has evolved to encompass not just the act of receiving guests with pleasure, but also to describe a warm and friendly atmosphere or environment that is inviting to others.