hospitable — friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːspɪtəbl/
Korean meaning: 손님이나 낯선 사람을 친절하고 따뜻하게 맞이하는
Korean pronunciation: **하**스피터블
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so hospitable that she feeds every delivery person who comes to her door.
- The hospitable hotel staff made us feel at home.
- Even the hospitable cat greeted visitors at the door with purring.
hospitable
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɑːspɪtəbl//
friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
A hospitable homeowner welcomes cold travelers into their warm house
Being hospitable makes guests comfortable and business profitable!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'hospitalis' meaning 'of a guest or host,' derived from 'hospes' meaning 'guest' or 'host.' The word entered English through Old French 'hospitable' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so hospitable that she feeds every delivery person who comes to her door.”
“The hospitable hotel staff made us feel at home.”
“Even the hospitable cat greeted visitors at the door with purring.”
“The small town is known for its hospitable residents.”
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