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hostly

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hōst′lē)

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

host•ly (hōst′lē),USA pronunciation adj.

of or proper to a host:the hostly qualities of consideration and generosity.

host + -ly 1890–95

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