Meaning of HOSPITABLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'hâspitubul
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- [adj] favorable to life and growth; "soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth"; "a hospitable environment"
- [adj] disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; "a good-natured and hospitable man"; "a hospitable act"; "hospitable invitations"
- [adj] (`hospitable' is usually followed by `to') having an open mind; "hospitable to new ideas"; "open to suggestions"
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| | Synonyms: | | kind, open to(p), receptive, welcoming |
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| | Antonyms: | | inhospitable | | |
| | See Also: | | friendly | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Hos"pi*ta*ble\, a. [Cf. OF. hospitable, LL.
hospitare to receive as a guest. See {Host} a landlord.]
1. Receiving and entertaining strangers or guests with
kindness and without reward; kind to strangers and guests;
characterized by hospitality. --Shak.
2. Proceeding from or indicating kindness and generosity to
guests and strangers; as, hospitable rites.
To where you taper cheers the vale With hospitable
ray. --Goldsmith.
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