warm reception; cordial welcome
A set phrase for a friendly, heartfelt welcome. Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts.
We received a warm welcome.
He gave the new employee a warm welcoming speech.
歓迎 alone means 'welcome' or 'reception'; 温かい歓迎 emphasizes the warmth and cordiality of the welcome.
Similar meaning but more literary and emotional, literally 'heart-warming welcome'.
Standard kanji spelling; 温かい is the usual kanji for emotional warmth.
Alternate spelling using 暖かい, which is more associated with physical warmth but also used for emotional warmth.
Compound of 温かい (warm, kind) and 歓迎 (welcome, reception). The phrase is a straightforward combination of its parts.