Hospitably
adv.kind, joyfulwarm
What it means
In a friendly and generous manner toward guests or newcomers.
Reach for it when praising how someone makes others welcome through practical care
The village received the stranded travelers hospitably and found beds for everyone.
Choose between these
6- playful
with open arms
enthusiastic acceptance should sound vivid
not when The idiom exaggerates a quiet or cautious welcome.
- everyday
time, food, or space is offered freely
not when Generosity can occur at a distance and need not make anyone feel welcome.
- everyday
welcomingly
behavior clearly invites someone to feel included
not when The uncommon adverb can sound awkward and says little about generosity.
- warm
genuine friendliness is immediately felt
not when Warmly describes manner but not the food, shelter, or effort of hospitality.
- professional
cordially
friendly formality suits an official reception
not when Cordiality can remain restrained and less personal than hospitable care.
- formal
courtesy and ease distinguish the reception
not when Gracious conduct may be polished without meeting a guest's practical needs.
Said against
3- inhospitably
- coldly
- rudely
It naturally appears in
3- received hospitably
Every visiting choir was received hospitably by a local family.
- treated hospitably
The researchers were treated hospitably without being shielded from criticism.
- welcomed hospitably
New residents were welcomed hospitably at the shared supper.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adverb sense: in a hospitable manner opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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