Both Uses of
hospitable
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- This obstinate old fellow, who was really a very good sort, kind-hearted and hospitable, had had two wives, both dead.†
Chpt 3 *
- We found the people of the town hospitable, rich and fond of entertainments.†
Chpt 6
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."