Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

greeted

ADJECTIVE
welcomed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a stunning two-story foyer punctuated by a floating staircase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Last Friday at Espacio 1839 in Boyle Heights, visitors were greeted by the thumping bass of cumbia sonideras, earthy scent of leather trinkets and clothing racks featuring silky screen-printed soccer jerseys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Iran's national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Almost 100 pupils, thousands of miles away, had already spent lessons learning about the disaster, and when Gaynor appeared on screen, they greeted her with applause.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

We kiss the mezuzah that is on the doorpost, not hidden, and we enter their house, where we are greeted by my mother’s sister and brother—Tía Mazal and Tío Yehuda.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "greeted" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com