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Definition of hospitableness

hospitableness

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tə.bəl.nəs/
hos · pi · ta · ble · ness
Adverb:hospitably
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Adjective:hospitable
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hospitableness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or disposition of being friendly, welcoming, and generous toward guests, visitors, or strangers.

Example

"The innkeeper's genuine hospitableness immediately put the weary travelers at ease."

2

The quality of having a favorable, pleasant, or supportive environment that encourages growth, comfort, or new ideas.

Example

"Researchers evaluated the region's climatic hospitableness before introducing the delicate crop."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "hospitableness" and "hospitality" are closely related, "hospitality" is far more common and refers to the act or custom of welcoming guests, whereas "hospitableness" specifically emphasizes the inherent personal quality or disposition of being welcoming.

• Rhymes for hospitableness

• Nearby Words

hosing
hospice
hospitable
hospitableness
hospitably
hospital
hospitality

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hospitableness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hospitableness
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