What is the meaning of hospitable?

adjective

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