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I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive - like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable - there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel.
Beth Ditto

Meaning of "hospitable" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HOSPITABLE

From Medieval Latin hospitāre to receive as a guest, from Latin hospes guest, host1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HOSPITABLE

hospitable  [ˈhɒspɪtəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOSPITABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hospitable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HOSPITABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hospitable

Hospitality

Hospitality is the relationship between the guest and the host, or the act or practice of being hospitable. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Definition of hospitable in the English dictionary

The first definition of hospitable in the dictionary is welcoming to guests or strangers. Other definition of hospitable is fond of entertaining. Hospitable is also receptive.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOSPITABLE


auditable
ˈɔːdɪtəbəl
charitable
ˈtʃærɪtəbəl
debatable
dɪˈbeɪtəbəl
equitable
ˈɛkwɪtəbəl
evitable
ˈɛvɪtəbəl
habitable
ˈhæbɪtəbəl
inevitable
ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl
inflatable
ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl
inhospitable
ɪnˈhɒspɪtəbəl
inimitable
ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl
irritable
ˈɪrɪtəbəl
marketable
ˈmɑːkɪtəbəl
precipitable
prɪˈsɪpɪtəbəl
profitable
ˈprɒfɪtəbəl
relatable
rɪˈleɪtəbəl
rotatable
rəʊˈteɪtəbəl
transitable
ˈtrænsɪtəbəl
unhospitable
ʌnˈhɒspɪtəbəl
veritable
ˈvɛrɪtəbəl
writable
ˈraɪtəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOSPITABLE

hospice
hospitableness
hospitably
hospitage
hospital
hospital administrator
hospital bed
hospital bill
hospital board
hospital care
hospital case
hospital corner
hospital doctor
hospital drama
hospital facilities
hospital nurse
hospital pass
hospital service
hospital ship
hospital train

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOSPITABLE

able
acceptable
accountable
adjustable
comfortable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
potable
printable
reputable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
unacceptable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of hospitable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HOSPITABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hospitable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of hospitable

Translation of «hospitable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOSPITABLE

Find out the translation of hospitable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hospitable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hospitable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

好客的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hospitalario
570 millions of speakers

English

hospitable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेहमाननवाज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مضياف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гостеприимным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hospitaleiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতিথিসেবাপরায়ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hospitalier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ramah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gastfreundlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

親切にもてなす
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

환대하는, 친절한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyambut damel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hiếu khách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விருந்தோம்பும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अगत्यशील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

misafirperver
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ospitale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gościnni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гостинним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ospitalier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φιλόξενο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gasvry
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gäst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjestfrie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hospitable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOSPITABLE»

The term «hospitable» is very widely used and occupies the 21.324 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOSPITABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hospitable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hospitable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hospitable

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8 QUOTES WITH «HOSPITABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hospitable.
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Beth Ditto
I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive - like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable - there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel.
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Harvey V. Fineberg
At the bottom of the ocean, bacteria that are thermophilic and can survive at the steam vent heat that would otherwise produce, if fish were there, sous-vide cooked fish, nevertheless, have managed to make that a hospitable environment for them.
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Clifford Geertz
Anthropology in general has always been fairly hospitable to female scholars, and even to feminist scholars.
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Gary Hamel
The fact is, society is made more hospitable by every individual who acts as if 'do unto others' really was a rule.
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Li Keqiang
The African people and tribal chiefs are hospitable, and African music and dances are invigorating.
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Paul Theroux
Maine out of season is unmistakably a great destination: hospitable, good-humored, plenty of elbow room, short days, dark nights of crackling ice crystals.
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Krista Tippett
Being intellectually hospitable is a virtue that I bring into the interview space.
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Daria Werbowy
India is such a hospitable country.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOSPITABLE»

Discover the use of hospitable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hospitable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hospitable Performances: Dramatic Genre and Cultural ...
The literary texts Palmer uses cover a diverse field, from Shakespearean drama to royal progresses, from court entertainment to pamphlet literature.
Daryl W. Palmer, 1992
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The Hospitable Canon: Essays on Literary Play, Scholarly ...
The papers in this book respond to the public debate over literary canons, in the United States, and elsewhere, by placing the political-ideological aspects of the conflict inside perspectives derived from comparative literature.
Virgil Nemoianu, Robert Royal, 1991
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In This Hospitable Land
After the Germans invade Belgium in 1940, Jewish chemistry professor André Severin, his brother and their families flee south to the French countryside where they are welcomed and protected by the Heguenot community and soon join the ...
Lynmar Brock, Jr., 2011
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Hospitable God: The Transformative Dream
Exploring the hospitality of God, and its implications for human thought and action, this book examines the concepts of hospitality as cognitive tools for reframing our thinking about God, divine action, and human response in discipleship.
Professor George Newlands, 2013
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Open Heart, Open Home: The Hospitable Way to Make Others ...
In this classic on Christian hospitality, Karen Mains steps far beyond how-to-entertain hints to explore a biblical and spiritual approach to using your home to care for others.
Karen Burton Mains, 2002
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The Cubicle Survival Guide: Keeping Your Cool in the Least ...
This is that book.” — Alexandra Levit, Author, They Don’t Teach Corporate in College "If you must work (and I don't recommend it), The Cubicle Survival Guide provides a wonderful way to slack off and stay entertained.
James F. Thompson, 2009
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The Hospitable Desert
Explores the world's desert regions, focusing on their wildlife, from their social habits to the different ways each type of creature eats, sleeps, and avoids predators
Paul Bennett, 1999
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Hospitable England in the Seventies - The Diary of a Young ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Richard Henry Dana, 2009
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Food for Thought: Philosophy and Food
Is being a good host the same as being hospitable? If we say after a party that the host was very hospitable, we may mean no more than that he or she was a good host - skilful and attentive. But being a good host is not really a sufficient ...
Elizabeth Telfer, 1996
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Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons
Therefore an overseer must be . . . hospitable. 1 TIMOTHY 3:2 On my first Sunday morning visiting Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, my family and I sat in front of a lovely family in the church balcony. I first noticed them because ...
Thabiti M. Anyabwile, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOSPITABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hospitable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Humans face extinction if plant destruction continues: 'Laws of …
John Schramski, from the University of Georgia, has said our planet will become less and less hospitable as a result of plant loss, and if we do ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»
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CJ McMahon and the rise and fall of the black jockey | Sport | The …
... found conditions no more hospitable than they'd been in the south, as white jockeys harassed and physically threatened the newcomers, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Creative Review - Welcome to the Alien Sex Club
In fact, quite the opposite – Walter uses performance to be hospitable and spark conversations. The bartenders will act as semi-guides for the ... «Creative Review, Jul 15»
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BRISTOL ROVERS: Manager Darrell Clarke pleased to see striker …
... clubs, played in front of a fantastic crowd, with some brilliant support and I hope that helps Mangotsfield, a very friendly and hospitable club.". «Bristol Post, Jul 15»
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What They Didn't Tell You About Pakistan: Seven Common Myths …
... know and love - is a wonderful, warm and fabulously hospitable country. " - Are we wrong about Pakistan? The Telegraph, 28 February 2012. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Caribbean Portfolio with Opening …
We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this hospitable community, and extend Hilton's warm welcome to the island's residents and ... «Business Wire India, Jul 15»
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High tech future airports will speed you to your flight | The Australian
The idea is to cut costs, speed up travel and make airports more hospitable. In theory, travellers will be more relaxed, with time to get work done ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
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Unlucky 13: One of the state's last Congressional swing district is yet …
But even if Florida's 13th becomes more hospitable to Democratic candidates, no one can predict the behavior of the voters. “The map is only ... «Creative Loafing Tampa, Jul 15»
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Nο to Ultimatums, Nο to the Memoranda of Servitude: Speech By the …
Inside a Europe that is transforming into a nightmarish prison for its peoples, although it was built to be their common and hospitable home. «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
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Studying and Teaching English: Who Benefits? | Russia! Magazine
... the other 90% of the time, they are simply pleased to converse, and are incredibly hospitable. Some, usually non learners of English, see you ... «Russia!, Jul 15»

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