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Hospitably: meaning, definitions and examples

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hospitably

 

[ ˈhɒspɪtəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of hosting

Hospitably refers to the manner in which someone receives guests in a friendly and welcoming way. It suggests a warm and generous approach to hospitality, ensuring that visitors feel comfortable and valued.

Synonyms

graciously, warmly, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • She greeted her guests hospitably and made them feel at home.
  • The hotel staff treated us hospitably throughout our stay.
  • He spoke hospitably, making sure everyone felt included in the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "hospitably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hospitalariamente

🇮🇳 मेहमाननवाज़ी से

🇩🇪 gastfreundlich

🇮🇩 dengan ramah tamah

🇺🇦 гостинно

🇵🇱 gościnnie

🇯🇵 ホスピタリティで

🇫🇷 hospitalièrement

🇪🇸 hospitalariamente

🇹🇷 misafirperver bir şekilde

🇰🇷 환대하게

🇸🇦 بضيافة

🇨🇿 přátelsky

🇸🇰 hospodárne

🇨🇳 好客地

🇸🇮 gostoljubno

🇮🇸 gestgjafandi

🇰🇿 қонақжайлықпен

🇬🇪 მოსასვენებლად

🇦🇿 qonaqpərvərliklə

🇲🇽 hospitalariamente

Word origin

The word 'hospitably' is derived from the Middle English term 'hospitable', which itself comes from the Latin 'hospitabilis', meaning 'able to host or receive guests'. This Latin word originates from 'hospes', meaning 'host' or 'guest', emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between those who host and those who are hosted. The transformation into the adverbial form occurred as English adopted and adapted many Latin-based words due to the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The essence of hospitable behavior emphasizes warmth, kindness, and generosity towards guests, a value that has remained important throughout various cultures and historical periods.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,147, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.