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Definition of welcoming adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

welcoming

adjective

NAmE//ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ//

1(of a person) friendly toward someone who is visiting or arriving The locals were extremely welcoming.

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2(of a place) attractive and looking comfortable to be in His room was quiet, warm and welcoming. opposite unwelcoming

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