Meaning & use

Hospitably

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In a friendly, generous, and welcoming manner toward guests or strangers.

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They hospitably invited the stranded travelers in for a hot meal.

The staff greeted every visitor hospitably, offering coffee and directions.

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Rooted in the Latin "hospes," meaning both "host" and "guest," reflecting the two-way nature of hospitality.

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