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Hospitable

/hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/

Cordial and generous towards guests

📖 Definitions of "Hospitable"

adjective
  1. 1

    Cordial and generous towards guests

  2. 2

    Receptive and open-minded

  3. 3

    Favorable

🔄 Synonyms of "Hospitable"

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WordDefinition
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
receptiveReady to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.
welcomingnounhospitable, accessible and cordial.
open to

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WordDefinition
inhospitable(of a place) Not offering shelter; barren or forbidding. [from 17th c.]

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WordDefinition
welcomingverbhospitable, accessible and cordial.
receptiveReady to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
open to
amicableShowing friendliness or goodwill.
friendlyGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
cordialHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
desirableWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
favourableExpressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
favorableUS standard spelling of favourable. [Apt to win favour; pleasing.]
propitiousFavorable; advantageous.
appropriateSuitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
supportiveProviding support.
enablingnounAn act or an instance of something being enabled.
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
enthusiasticWith zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
inclusiveIncluding (almost) everything within its scope.
liveableAlternative spelling of livable. [Endurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.]
livableEndurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.
habitableSafe and comfortable, where humans, or other animals, can live; fit for habitation.

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