hostessed
Ran the party
Hostessed is the past tense of hostess used as a verb, meaning to serve as hostess at an event or establishment: She hostessed at the restaurant for three years, My aunt hostessed the bridal shower.
The usage is informal and more common in American English, where hostess as a verb describes greeting and seating guests or presiding over social gatherings.
Receiving others warmly
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- warmthHeat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
courtesy · charm · geniality · amiability · congeniality · affability · politeness · attentiveness
Act of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- galaFestive formal occasion
luncheon · dinner · party · fete · mixer · shindig · celebration · brunch
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- eliteSuperior select group
- debutanteFormally introduced young woman
- heiressFemale wealth recipient
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
patroness · benefactress · jet-setter · aristocracy · fashionista · influencer · luminary · notable
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- warmthHeat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
friendliness · courtesy · charm · geniality · amiability · congeniality · affability · politeness · attentiveness · generosity
reception
Act of receiving guests
gala · luncheon · dinner · party · fete · mixer · shindig · celebration · brunch · cocktails
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
philanthropist · patroness · benefactress · jet-setter · aristocracy · fashionista · influencer · luminary · notable · trendsetter
- hostess giftPresent for your host
- air hostessesFemale cabin crew members
- air hostessFemale cabin crew
- airline hostessAircraft cabin service worker
- hostess standSeating coordinator's post
- hostess with the mostestExceptional female party-giver