adj.
Pronunciation: hä- ' spi-t ə -b ə l, ' häs-( ˌ )pi-
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1570
1 a : given to generous and cordial reception of guests b : promising or suggesting generous and cordial welcome c : offering a pleasant or sustaining environment
2 : readily receptive : OPEN < hospitable to new ideas>
– hos · pi · ta · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb