Welcome, dear reader, to the delightful world of clichéd conviviality, “With Open Arms.” This endearing phrase, synonymous with unreserved warmth and hospitality, has been making its rounds since the Latin-loving days of Erasmus in the sixteenth century. Let’s dive deeper into the exuberant embraces of this timeless expression.
Related and Similar Terms:
- With a warm welcome
- Arms wide open
- Warm reception
- Hospitable
- Cordial
- Welcoming embrace
Synonyms:
- Warmly received
- Affectionately greeted
- Embraced kindly
- Generously welcomed
- Enthusiastically accepted
Antonyms:
- Cold shoulder
- Snubbed
- Ignored
- Rebuffed
- Rejected
Interesting Bits:
Humorous Quote:
“Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own will!” - Bram Stoker, Dracula
Proverb:
“A smile is the universal welcome.” - Max Eastman
Literary Reference:
Alexander Pope poetically immortalized this expression in 1735: “With open arms received one Poet more.” - Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot
Song Suggestion:
“Arms Wide Open” by Creed - For a modern musical embrace!
Movie Recommendation:
Love Actually (2003) - A film wrapped in the metaphorical open arms of love and relationships.
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Parting Thought:
May you always find yourself received “with open arms,” wherever your journey takes you. Be it in the cozy embrace of friends and family or the welcoming warmth of new acquaintances, may your life be filled with the hearty hospitality this phrase embodies.
Warm regards and many cheerful welcomes,
A. J. Kindwords
With muse, spirit, and ink, crafting tales that leave you thinking. ✨📜
