Both Uses of
hospitable
in
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
- They were unaware that the Garretts, already guilty of inhospitality, were conspiring to commit a worse offense: treachery.†
p. 163..9
- John had seen Booth's weapons and knew he would not hesitate to take revenge for his family's inhospitality and betrayal.†
p. 166..7 *
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."