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
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
There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.
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Eva Flowe
june 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
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
There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.
—
Eva Flowe
june 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
gracious
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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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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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