welcoming

SayWEL-kuhm-ing/ˈwɛl.kəm.ɪŋ/

3 meanings of welcoming

1
adjective
Friendly and kind to visitors or newcomers, making them feel at home.
Like a door held open for you with a smile.
The new neighbors were warm and welcoming when we moved in.
She gave us a welcoming smile as we walked through the door.
Similarhospitable, friendly, warm, inviting
Oppositeunfriendly, inhospitable, hostile, cold
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2
verb
Present participle of welcome. Use this form when the action is happening now.
They are welcoming the new students today.
We spent the morning welcoming guests at the door.
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3
noununcountable
A friendly greeting that makes someone feel wanted when they arrive.
The welcoming of new students starts with a tour of the school.
The church held a short welcoming for new members after Sunday service.
Similarreception, greeting
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welcoming is a form of welcome

welcome, verb: To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive. Full entry

Forms: welcomewelcomes he/she/itwelcoming -ing formwelcomed past tense, past participle
Spelling: welcome → welcoming: drop the e, add -ing

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Origins

Meaning 1

It comes from the word "welcome" plus "-ing".

Meaning 2

It comes from Middle English "welcomyng", made from "welcome" plus "-ing".

Meaning 3

It comes from Middle English "welcominge" or "welcomyng", made from "welcome" plus "-ing".