hospitable UK /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/US /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ adjective4 •cordial and generous towards guests"And you come, brother," said Mr. Wegg, in a hospitable glow, "you come like I don't know what—exactly like it—I shouldn't know you from it—shedding a halo all around you." — 1864 •favorable •favorable for life; livable; suitable for life. •receptive and open-minded formsmore hospitable · most hospitable