hospitable
UK: /hɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l/ | US: /ˈhɑːspɪtəb(ə)l/
adj. welcoming and generous to guests or strangers
adj. (of an environment) favorable to life or growth; pleasant
hospitable = hospit<host/guest> + able<capable of>
- hospit (from Latin hospes, meaning "host" or "guest")
- able (suffix meaning "capable of" or "fit for")
Etymology Origin:
The word "hospitable" traces back to Latin hospitabilis, derived from hospes (host/guest). The root hospit reflects the dual concept of hosting and being a guest, central to hospitality. The suffix -able was added in Middle English to denote capability, forming "hospitable"—literally "capable of hosting" or "fit for guests." Over time, it expanded to describe environments that "welcome" life.
The villagers were incredibly hospitable, offering food and shelter to weary travelers.
The tropical climate is hospitable to a wide variety of plant species.
Despite the storm, the innkeeper remained hospitable to all guests.
A hospitable workplace fosters creativity and collaboration.
The desert may seem harsh, but some areas are surprisingly hospitable to wildlife.