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Complaisant vs Hospitable - What's the difference?

complaisant | hospitable |

As adjectives the difference between complaisant and hospitable

is that complaisant is compliant while hospitable is cordial and generous towards guests.

complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    hospitable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • cordial and generous towards guests
  • receptive and open-minded
  • favorable

    • Synonyms

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