HOSPITABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

hospitable

adjective

hä-ˈspi-tə-bəl

as in gracious

showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage

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Recent Examples of hospitable Natural ways to get rid of earwigs DIY pesticide treatments can help eliminate small earwig infestations or prevent one from getting out of hand, but the best course of action for initial treatment and ongoing prevention is to ensure your home isn’t hospitable to earwigs. —

Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Over time, this will make your garden and lawn less hospitable to mushrooms and less likely to sprout. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 Aerating also leads to healthier lawns by creating an environment that is less hospitable to grubs. —

Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026 The city might be hospitable because humans have reduced the numbers of predators like rats and cats around restaurants and buildings. —

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gracious

Adjective

Ask the gracious waitstaff for their recommendation—they’ll never steer you wrong.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Sanremo news The Royal Hotel Sanremo, a gracious five-star Belle Epoque landmark, is one of the Riviera’s best-value luxury offerings.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026