HOSPITALITY Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

hospitality

noun

Definition of hospitality

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 As for hospitality, relaxation comes easy within luxurious canvas tents alongside a comprehensive birdwatching program—especially those led by Oberoi’s expert naturalist, Soulin Chatterjee. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Sepúlveda sees the sport as the catalyst for a broader luxury ecosystem spanning hospitality, real estate and year-round living. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In its earnings report, TKO said the absence of ticket revenue contributed to lower live events and hospitality revenue during the quarter. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Not just because of the food but also because of the hospitality, amazing patio and great drinks. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hospitality

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In my experience, companies that decline to run it voluntarily tend to end up running it under duress, with fewer options and less generosity available to their people.

— Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Sixteen first-time finishers received complimentary buckles through the generosity of Lynn Marks and Tom Noll, while five junior riders successfully completed the course.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

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The city ranked 66th for pet budget, sixth for pet health and wellness, and 36th for outdoor pet-friendliness.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Primates napping next to another animal or playing with them offers no readily apparent rewards—suggesting that this innate curiosity and friendliness is more deeply ingrained in humanity’s evolutionary journey.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of friendliness

Noun

The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.

— John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of cordiality

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