definitions

warm welcome

A hearty, hospitable reception or greeting, as in We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived. This expression, dating from the mid-1700s, should not be confused with the similar warm reception, which from about 1700 signified a hostile welcome, as in His rivals were planning a warm reception for him.

Nearby words

warm springs, warm the bench, warm the cockles of one's heart, warm tone, warm up, warm welcome, warm-blooded, warm-blooded animals, warm-down, warm-hearted, warm-up
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