Hospitable

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑː.spɪ.tə.bəl/

Definitions of hospitable

adjective a term used to describe someone or something that is welcoming and friendly to guests or strangers

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel staff were very hospitable and made me feel welcome.

A2 The locals in the village were hospitable and invited us to join their celebration.

B1 The hospitable host greeted us with a warm smile and offered us refreshments.

B2 The hospitable atmosphere of the restaurant made us feel comfortable and relaxed.

C1 The hospitable reception we received at the event was beyond our expectations.

C2 The hospitable nature of the culture in that country was evident in every interaction we had.

Examples of hospitable in a Sentence

formal The host of the event was very hospitable, making sure all guests felt welcome and comfortable.

informal My neighbor is always so hospitable whenever I stop by for a visit.

slang The staff at that restaurant are super hospitable, they always make me feel like a VIP.

figurative The warm sunshine was hospitable to the flowers, helping them bloom beautifully.

Grammatical Forms of hospitable

• past tense: hospitality
• plural: hospitables
• comparative: more hospitable
• superlative: most hospitable
• present tense: is hospitable
• future tense: will be hospitable
• perfect tense: has been hospitable
• continuous tense: is being hospitable
• singular: hospitable
• positive degree: hospitable
• infinitive: to be hospitable
• gerund: being hospitable
• participle: hospitable

Origin and Evolution of hospitable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'hospitable' originated from the Latin word 'hospitabilis', which is derived from 'hospes' meaning 'host' or 'guest'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hospitable' has evolved to signify a welcoming and accommodating attitude towards guests or strangers, reflecting the original meaning of providing hospitality and kindness to visitors.