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
For families While the friendly staff and spacious rooms are certainly hospitable to families, the overall vibe takes its cues from the neighborhood–chic, cool, and largely for adults.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The North Atlantic in February is no gentle passage, and conditions aboard a working cargo ship are far from hospitable for wildlife.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
People who hear about HAARP today do so in an information environment that is extremely hospitable to paranoia.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The North Atlantic in February is no gentle passage, and conditions aboard a working cargo ship are far from hospitable for wildlife.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
People who hear about HAARP today do so in an information environment that is extremely hospitable to paranoia.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
gracious
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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