HOSPITABLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hospitably

adverb

Definition of hospitably

as in courteously

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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

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On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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The actor played the role of the sweetly endearing mouse puppet, a character beloved by children all over the world — and, apparently, Ed Sullivan.

— Kaja Andric, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Witty and fast-paced but still sweetly skeptical of deep connection, the project’s generally snappy script comes alive through Thompson’s impressive ambition and obvious love for strangers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweetly

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Those unfamiliar with Dennis might reasonably wonder why an employee of ESPN, the WNBA Finals rights holder, would celebrate the elimination of the league's biggest television draw.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Companies could reasonably rely on suppliers, carriers, freight brokers, customs brokers, logistics service providers and other partners to manage portions of supply chain operations and compliance.

— Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonably

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Color, wallpaper, marble, mosaic, and Zellige tiling are used generously, but often in concentrated moments.

— Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
The rooms Cool, spacious, and with color schemes that reflect the desertscape outside, the villas are generously sized (between 77 and 240 square meters) with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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