Definition

The state or quality of being accepted or greeted with pleasure.

Example

The warm atmosphere of the party created a sense of welcomeness for all the guests.

Conversation

I really felt a sense of welcomeness when I entered that café yesterday.

Yeah, it's nice when places make you feel that way.

Absolutely! It makes you want to come back again.

For sure, a warm atmosphere really enhances the experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Welcomeness is formed from "welcome" (from Old English *wilcuma*, meaning a person who is wished well) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "welcomeness" refers to the quality of being welcome or the state of being received with pleasure.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person wished well' ('wilcuma') and how that relates to the 'state' ('-ness') of being received positively. This helps you remember that 'welcomeness' means the quality of being welcome.

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