What does hospitable mean?
Hospitable means cordial and generous towards guests.
Hospitable
/hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
cordial and generous towards guests.
Definitions by Sense
- cordial and generous towards guests
- receptive and open-minded
- favorable
- favorable for life; livable; suitable for life.
Example Sentences
hospitable family
"And you come, brother," said Mr. Wegg, in a hospitable glow, "you come like I don't know what—exactly like it—I shouldn't know you from it—shedding a halo all around you."
Synonyms for hospitable
Antonyms for hospitable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more hospitable
- most hospitable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hospitable?
Common synonyms include habitable, inhabitable, livable, tenantable.
What is the opposite of hospitable?
Possible antonyms include uninhabitable, inhospitable.
How do you use hospitable in a sentence?
hospitable family
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