Both Uses of
hospitable
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- When I thought of the heavy rains and looked at the gaping roof I understood how strong and immutable must be the purpose which had kept him in that inhospitable abode.†
Chpt 11
- They are very hospitable people, and I am sure that they would be very glad to see you.†
Chpt 13 *
Definition:
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(hospitable) welcomingin various senses, including:
- inclined to treat guests well -- as in "She is good-natured and hospitable."
- favorable to life and growth -- as in "The climate is hospitable to roses."
- open to new ideas or change -- as in "The organization is hospitable to new ideas."