HOSPITALITY Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

hospitality

noun

Definition of hospitality next

as in generosity

friendly or courteous treatment of others The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.

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Recent Examples of hospitality After Scotland was eliminated from the tournament, there was a rumor that some of the Tartan Army, ensorcelled by local hospitality, missed their flights home—and, instead of rebooking, chose to settle in Argentina instead. —

Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Tistarelli added that the quality of hospitality offered by Florence is also supported by the surrounding areas, such as the Chianti area, the Val d’Orcia, and small towns such as Greve, Panzano and Castellina. —

Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 On the other side, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni also had good things to say about Kansas City’s hospitality. —

Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 The facility is testing the hospitality of Evanston, whose residents pride themselves on being welcoming to people with disabilities, since the problems have spilled into the surrounding neighborhood. —

Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hospitality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality

Noun

The characters’ stick-figure proportions feel all the more glaring next to the complexity and generosity of Jud, whose insistence on his innocence is clouded by the shadow of his guilty past.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
The National Commander of the Salvation Army told CBS News that historically, higher demand has often inspired greater generosity.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025