hostess with the mostess

Party's gracious star

A hostess with the mostess is someone who throws exceptional parties or entertains guests with unusual flair and generosity.

The rhyming phrase is playful and admiring, suggesting abundance and skill: She had the decorations, the food, the playlist—a real hostess with the mostess.

Sometimes spelled *mostest*.

Related

warm welcome · gracious · charming · genial · queen bee · hospitality · sociable · amiable · mirthful · soirée · cocktail hour · life of the party · social butterfly · celebration · warm-hearted · Martha Stewart · festivity · cordial

Opposites
social capability and hospitality skill

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Fun-spoiling person or thing

party pooper · killjoy · wet blanket · dud · flop

social presence and engagement

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Shy person avoiding socializing

shrinking violet · introvert · hermit · loner · recluse

Family

hostess, hostesses, hosted, hosting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G