Both Uses of
hospitable
in
Jane Eyre
- Rather an inhospitable question to put to a visitor; but since you ask it, I answer simply to have a little talk with you; I got tired of my mute books and empty rooms.†
Chpt 33
- I had lit their candles to go upstairs, but Diana had first to give hospitable orders respecting the driver; this done, both followed me.†
Chpt 34 *
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."