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
  • The ones who were looked confused but kindly dropped candy into our bags.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In a bucket hat and without a care in the world, Murray speaks kindly but candidly about making his buddy Coyne’s TV dream come true.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Laserstein shows herself at work, gazing out at the spectator, her model peering thoughtfully over her shoulder, a collaborative force in the artwork rather than its passive object.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The 2,800-square-foot spread, originally built in 1978, was thoughtfully reimagined by longtime friends Joelle Kutner and Jesse Rudolph, who have been working under the Ome Dezin name since 2020.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Rather, it was sweetly personalized and penned with love, signed by his Travis, 37, along with a sweet note written in the whites of the numbers printed on the front of the red shirt, as seen in an Instagram photo shared by New Heights.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweetly
Adverb
  • The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Given the stock's current trajectory, the main risk is a broader market sell-off dragging GOOGL below the $250 short strike, but that would be a reasonably attractive entry price.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • Best All-Around Wine Glasses The generously sized bowls of these LSA International wine glasses leave plenty of room for a proper pour (and an enthusiastic swirl without worrying about spilling over the rim).
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Flexible work schedules, dedicated mental health resources and health insurance plans that include in-network specialists and generously cover preventive screenings and prescriptions can all help.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • Jackson and Turner-Smith split in 2023 and, after some custody disputes, coparent cordially.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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