Definitions for: Hospitable

[adj] favorable to life and growth; "soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth"; "a hospitable environment"
[adj] disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; "a good-natured and hospitable man"; "a hospitable act"; "hospitable invitations"
[adj] (`hospitable' is usually followed by `to') having an open mind; "hospitable to new ideas"; "open to suggestions"

Webster (1913) Definition: Hos"pi*ta*ble, a. [Cf. OF. hospitable, LL.
hospitare to receive as a guest. See Host a landlord.]
1. Receiving and entertaining strangers or guests with
kindness and without reward; kind to strangers and guests;
characterized by hospitality. --Shak.

2. Proceeding from or indicating kindness and generosity to
guests and strangers; as, hospitable rites.

To where you taper cheers the vale With hospitable
ray. --Goldsmith.

Synonyms: kind, open to(p), receptive, welcoming

Antonyms: inhospitable

See Also: friendly

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