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Hospitable: Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：friendly to guests (hospitable)

hospitable 🔊

/hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

adj.

Friendly and generous towards guests, making them feel welcome.

Hospitable host welcoming guests with cookies in cozy living room

friendly to guests 🔊

➕

/ˈfrendli tə ɡests/

adj.

Describes a person who is warm, generous, and welcoming to visitors, often going out of their way to make them comfortable.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'hospes' (guest/host) + '-able' (capable of).

💡 Mnemonic

Host + able = able to be a good host. Picture a host welcoming guests with open arms.

📖 Example

My grandmother is so hospitable that she always insists on cooking a full meal for any visitor, even if they just stop by for a minute. 🔊 My grandmother is so hospitable that she always insists on cooking a full meal for any visitor, even if they just stop by for a minute.

🔗 Collocations

hospitable host – a host who is friendly and generous

hospitable reception – a warm and welcoming greeting

hospitable atmosphere – an environment that makes guests feel comfortable

🔄 Synonyms

welcoming (adj.) – Warm and inviting in manner.

generous (adj.) – Willing to give more than expected, especially to guests.

gracious (adj.) – Polite, kind, and sincere in a way that puts others at ease.

🚫 Antonyms

inhospitable (adj.) – Not friendly or generous to guests.

unwelcoming (adj.) – Not making others feel welcome or comfortable.

cold (adj.) – Lacking warmth or kindness in manner.

🌱 Derivatives

hospitality (n.) – The friendly and generous reception of guests.

hospitably (adv.) – In a friendly and generous manner.

inhospitable (adj.) – Unwelcoming or unfavorable (also antonym).

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'hospes' (guest/host), root also in 'hostile' showing ancient duality. Now commonly used for welcoming people or pleasant climates.

Meaning 2：pleasant for life (hospitable)

hospitable 🔊

/hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

adj.

(Of a climate or place) having pleasant conditions that are good for life and growth.

Hospitable climate with sunny garden and blooming flowers

pleasant for life 🔊

➕

/ˈplɛzənt fɔr laɪf/

adj.

Describes a climate or environment that is mild, comfortable, and favorable for living or growing things.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The southern coast has a hospitable climate with warm winters and plenty of sunshine, perfect for growing citrus fruits. 🔊 The southern coast has a hospitable climate with warm winters and plenty of sunshine, perfect for growing citrus fruits.

🔗 Collocations

hospitable climate – a climate that is mild and favorable

hospitable environment – an environment that supports life well

hospitable conditions – conditions that are comfortable and conducive to growth

🔄 Synonyms

favorable (adj.) – Advantageous for growth or well-being.

temperate (adj.) – Having mild temperatures without extremes.

benign (adj.) – Gentle and not harmful, especially of the weather.

🚫 Antonyms

inhospitable (adj.) – Not suitable for life; hostile.

harsh (adj.) – Unpleasantly extreme or severe.

unfavorable (adj.) – Not conducive to growth or comfort.