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hospitable

adjective

favorable to life and growth

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
OS
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. favorable to life and growth

    “soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth”

adjective

  1. disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity

    “a good-natured and hospitable man”

adjective

  1. having an open mind

    “hospitable to new ideas”

In context

Example Sentences

soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth
a hospitable environment
a good-natured and hospitable man
a hospitable act
hospitable invitations
hospitable to new ideas

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