Xenial
Adjective
- Of, relating to, or constituting hospitality or relations between host and guest and especially among the ancient Greeks between persons of different cities.
Example Sentences
“The host was incredibly xenial, making everyone feel comfortable right away.”
“Even though I was new, the group’s xenial vibe made it easy to join in.”
“The café had a xenial atmosphere that kept people coming back.”
Word Origin
Greek, early 19th century
Why this word?
Check the spelling on this adjective — it’s not “Xennial,” referring to the microgeneration of people born on the cusp between Generation X and millennials (roughly 1977 to 1983). The word “xenial,” with one “N,” has been used since ancient Greece, when it referred to a formal type of hospitality that was extended to people visiting from another city. Today it can refer to any kind of generous hospitality between a host and a guest.
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