hospitable
adjective
hos·pi·ta·ble hä-ˈspi-tə-bəl 
ˈhä-(ˌ)spi-
ˈhä-(ˌ)spi- 1
a
: given to generous and cordial reception of guests
a kind, hospitable people
they are hospitable … : give a guest everything, and leave him free to do as he likes
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Bram Stoker b
: promising or suggesting generous and friendly welcome
hospitable faces
c
: offering a pleasant or sustaining environment
grows in even the least hospitable climates
2
: readily receptive : open
hospitable to new ideas
hospitably
hä-ˈspi-tə-blē
adverb ˈhä-(ˌ)spi-
Synonyms
- affable
- cordial
- genial
- gracious
- sociable
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Example Sentences
The people of that country are very hospitable. It's a hearty plant that grows in even the least hospitable climates. elderly people moving to Florida for its hospitable climate
Recent Examples on the Web Ancient Egyptians drank more beer than wine because of their prolific wheat farming; Romans drank more wine than beer because their temperate climate was hospitable to grapevines. Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The current era, at least on the national level, is even more hospitable to Palin’s style. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 But if Benedict opted out, and severe disease left John Paul II with no choice but to put his ailing front and center, Francis is purposefully, and incessantly, trying to reshape modern society to be more hospitable to the old. New York Times, 28 July 2022 But if Benedict opted out, and severe disease left John Paul II with no choice but to put his ailing front and center, Francis is purposefully, and incessantly, trying to reshape modern society to be more hospitable to the old. Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Though the landscape might seem hospitable, this environment is also home to gopher tortoises, the rare eastern indigo snake, scrub lizards and insects. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2022 And again, being warm and hospitable, warm, welcoming friends from afar is part of our cultural tradition. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 Nonetheless, one thing is for certain - Each and every tour introduces some of the most beautiful places in in Scotland and some of the most welcoming and hospitable figures across the entire whisky industry. George Koutsakis, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Now, new research suggests the pits' thermal environment is more hospitable than anywhere else on the Moon, with temps hovering around 63℉ (17℃). Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 See More
Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The current era, at least on the national level, is even more hospitable to Palin’s style. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 But if Benedict opted out, and severe disease left John Paul II with no choice but to put his ailing front and center, Francis is purposefully, and incessantly, trying to reshape modern society to be more hospitable to the old. New York Times, 28 July 2022 But if Benedict opted out, and severe disease left John Paul II with no choice but to put his ailing front and center, Francis is purposefully, and incessantly, trying to reshape modern society to be more hospitable to the old. Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Though the landscape might seem hospitable, this environment is also home to gopher tortoises, the rare eastern indigo snake, scrub lizards and insects. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2022 And again, being warm and hospitable, warm, welcoming friends from afar is part of our cultural tradition. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 Nonetheless, one thing is for certain - Each and every tour introduces some of the most beautiful places in in Scotland and some of the most welcoming and hospitable figures across the entire whisky industry. George Koutsakis, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Now, new research suggests the pits' thermal environment is more hospitable than anywhere else on the Moon, with temps hovering around 63℉ (17℃). Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Medieval Latin hospitābilis, from hospitāre "to lodge, reside, give lodging to, house" (going back to Latin hospitārī "to put up as a guest, give lodging to," derivative of hospit-, hospes "guest, host") + Latin -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at host entry 3, -able
First Known Use
circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
hospitable
adjective
hos·pi·ta·ble hä-ˈspi-tə-bəl
ˈhä-spi-
1
: friendly and generous to guests and visitors
2
: willing to deal with something new
They were hospitable to the changes.
hospitable
adjective
as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- gracious
- friendly
- polite
- affable
- thoughtful
- cordial
- amiable
- sociable
- accommodating
- kindly
- kind
- congenial
- obliging
- courteous
- genial
- outgoing
- considerate
- convivial
- neighborly
- benign
- cosmopolitan
- agreeable
- attentive
- urbane
- approachable
- sophisticated
- benignant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inhospitable
- ungracious
- ungenial
- unsociable
- boorish
- churlish
- unfriendly
- brusque
- gruff
- abrupt
- sharp
- blunt
- rude
- curt
- disagreeable
- impolite
- surly
- unkind
- discourteous
- antisocial
- sullen
- snippy
- uncivil
- unmannerly
- cross
- crusty
- brusk
- grumpy
- crabby
- crabbed
- ill-mannered