as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage
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Recent Examples of hospitable
Sure, Texans are very hospitable, but playing anything other than country music over the speakers is normally considered sacrilege in that establishment.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
There’s the German traveling in the opposite direction from Atlanta who could not get over the wonders of the hospitable South, from Stone Mountain to Buc-ees.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Albania Extremely hospitable locals and gorgeous scenery make Albania an up-and-coming destination for solo travelers.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
There’s the German traveling in the opposite direction from Atlanta who could not get over the wonders of the hospitable South, from Stone Mountain to Buc-ees.
—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.
—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Albania Extremely hospitable locals and gorgeous scenery make Albania an up-and-coming destination for solo travelers.
—
Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
gracious
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Thanks to a gracious group of Team Algeria soccer supporters, the city of Lawrence will forever have a reminder of its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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