hostessy

English

Etymology

From 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.