(adj) disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity, Ant. inhospitable, Example:a good-natured and hospitable man; a hospitable act; hospitable invitations
a. [ Cf. OF. hospitable, LL. hospitare to receive as a guest. See Host a landlord. ] 1. Receiving and entertaining strangers or guests with kindness and without reward; kind to strangers and guests; characterized by hospitality. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Proceeding from or indicating kindness and generosity to guests and strangers; as, hospitable rites. [ 1913 Webster ]
To where you taper cheers the vale With hospitable ray. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
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