hostessy

English

Etymology

hostess +‎ -y

Adjective

hostessy (comparative more hostessy, superlative most hostessy)

  1. Characteristic of a hostess; cheerful, helpful, etc.
    • 2004, Rebecca Meacham, Let's Do, page 171:
      Grace is animated, hostessy, a person not at all his daughter. She is wearing ruby-red lipstick and a mannish turtleneck […]
    • 2011, Margaret Way, Wealthy Australian, Secret Son:
      “Lovely!” Diane threw in another brilliant hostessy smile.
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