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- [hos-pi-tuh-buh l, ho-spit-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/
- /hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
hospitably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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