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hospitably

hos·pi·ta·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hos-pi-tuh-buh l, ho-spit-uh-buh l]
    • /ˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/
    • /hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hos-pi-tuh-buh l, ho-spit-uh-buh l]
    • /ˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/

Definitions of hospitably word

  • adjective hospitably receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family. 1
  • adjective hospitably characterized by or betokening warmth and generosity toward guests or strangers: a hospitable smile. 1
  • adjective hospitably favorably receptive or open (usually followed by to): to be hospitable to new ideas; a climate hospitable to the raising of corn. 1
  • noun hospitably In a hospitable manner. 1

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Origin of hospitably

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin hospitā(re) to receive as guest (compare Latin hospitārī to be a guest; see hospitium) + -ble

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Parts of speech for Hospitably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hospitably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for hospitably

adv hospitably

  • warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
  • courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
  • politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.

adverb hospitably

  • openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
  • entertainingly — In an entertaining manner.

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