hospitably

adverb

Definition of hospitablynext
as in courteously

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitably
  1. courteously
  2. considerately
  3. kindly
  4. thoughtfully
  5. sweetly
  6. reasonably
  7. generously
  8. cordially
Adverb
  • Two inspectors knocked on doors and spoke courteously to surprised visitors who displayed booking contracts on their phones, the inspectors’ bodycam footage showed.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.
    — Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of courteously
Adverb
  • Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of considerately
Adverb
  • At the peak of its mania back in 2017, Rick and Morty cultivated a fanbase that, to put it kindly, was a bit much.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • Soon, the focus switches to an ordinary bank manager, Jaswant Singh Khalra (played by pop star Diljit Dosanjh), whose kindly demeanor sets him on a collision course with corrupt and dangerous forces.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Every detail, from private transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays to exclusive local experiences, is thoughtfully arranged to create a seamless journey from beginning to end.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • The firm’s name comes from a conversation with Apple’s Jobs about the importance of making products thoughtfully.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Jenner is also filmed sweetly rocking Honey to sleep at home.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • His equaliser against Norway featured another stomping run and sweetly struck finish, emphatically done all by himself.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of sweetly
Adverb
  • Well, as strong as any goalie’s case can reasonably be — goalies are still very volatile after all.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Statute 8-2109 says that police may issue a traffic violation or make an arrest at the site of a crash if the driver is reasonably suspected to have committed any traffic offense in connection with the accident.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • For the week ending July 19, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
    — Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • You're cordially invited to a night of fun and games with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
  • The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
Definition of cordially
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“Hospitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitably. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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