Associations to the word «Hospitable»

Wiktionary

HOSPITABLE, adjective. Cordial and generous towards guests
HOSPITABLE, adjective. Receptive and open-minded
HOSPITABLE, adjective. Favorable

Dictionary definition

HOSPITABLE, adjective. Favorable to life and growth; "soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth"; "a hospitable environment".
HOSPITABLE, adjective. Disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; "a good-natured and hospitable man"; "a hospitable act"; "hospitable invitations".
HOSPITABLE, adjective. Having an open mind; "hospitable to new ideas"; "open to suggestions".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats