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hospitable
adjective hos·pi·ta·ble \hä-ˈspi-tə-bəl, ˈhäs-(ˌ)pi-\
: generous and friendly to guests or visitors
: having an environment where plants, animals, or people can live or grow easily
: ready or willing to accept or consider something
Full Definition of HOSPITABLE
1
a : given to generous and cordial reception of guests b : promising or suggesting generous and cordial welcome c : offering a pleasant or sustaining environment
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First Known Use of HOSPITABLE
circa 1570
Related to HOSPITABLE
- Antonyms
- inhospitable, ungenial, ungracious, unsociable
Rhymes with HOSPITABLE
HOSPITABLE Defined for Kids
hospitable
adjective hos·pi·ta·ble \hä-ˈspi-tə-bəl, ˈhä-spi-\
Definition of HOSPITABLE for Kids
1
: friendly and generous to guests and visitors
2
: willing to deal with something new <They were hospitable to the changes.>
— hos·pi·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb
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