HOSPITABLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hospitably

adverb

Definition of hospitably

as in courteously

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Adverb

Two inspectors knocked on doors and spoke courteously to surprised visitors who displayed booking contracts on their phones, the inspectors’ bodycam footage showed.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.

— Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

Definition of courteously

Adverb

Catherine notices this and kindly keeps talking with her to help keep her comfortable.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Before she became known as kindly schoolteacher Eva Beadle-Simms on Little House on the Prairie, Charlotte Stewart was a flower child with a seriously iconic drinking buddy.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

Each room is thoughtfully designed for travelers looking to unwind—luxurious beds, tasteful lighting, boho-minimal decor, and plentiful smart storage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Vintage frames and art can add charm and set the tone for a room when styled thoughtfully.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
The Ferrari driver was seen shirtless while wearing black swim trunks in the first photo, sweetly wrapping his arms around the Kardashians star embracing him from the front.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetly

Adverb

The infotainment system is reasonably easy to get along with, too.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In a pinch on the road or during some other emergency, anything reasonably compatible is better than allowing the engine to overheat.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonably

Adverb

In late 2025, Norway generously agreed to pay for S-300 interceptors for Ukraine.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Then slice the steak against the grain, return any juices from the cutting board to the pan, and spoon that peppery sauce generously over top.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of generously

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