hospitable — friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːspɪtəbl/
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
The innkeeper was so hospitable that weary travelers felt at home instantly.
Being hospitable makes guests comfortable and business profitable!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
hospit- (from Latin hospes, guest/host) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = hospitable (capable of being welcoming to guests)
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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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