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hospitably

/hɑːˈspɪt.ə.bli/
hos · pi · ta · bly
Adjective:hospitable
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• adverb

1

In a friendly, generous, and welcoming manner toward guests, strangers, or visitors.

Example

"The local villagers received the weary travelers hospitably, offering them warm meals and a place to sleep."

2

In an open, receptive, and accommodating manner toward new ideas, perspectives, or influences.

Example

"The academic committee listened hospitably to the young researcher's unconventional hypothesis."

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• Nearby Words

hospice
hospitable
hospitableness
hospitably
hospital
hospitality
hospitalization

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'hospitable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Middle French to the Latin 'hospitare' (to receive as a guest), from 'hospes' meaning 'host' or 'guest'.

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