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cordial
[ kawr-juhlor, especially British, -dee-uhl ]
adjective
a cordial reception.
Synonyms: genial, affectionate
- invigorating the heart; stimulating.
a cordial dislike.
- Archaic. of or relating to the heart.
noun
- a strong, sweetened, aromatic alcoholic liquor; liqueur
- a stimulating medicine.
- anything that invigorates or exhilarates.
cordial
/ ˈkɔːdɪəl /
adjective
- warm and friendly
a cordial greeting
- giving heart; stimulating
noun
- a drink with a fruit base, usually sold in concentrated form and diluted with water before being drunk
lime cordial
- another word for liqueur
Derived Forms
- ˈcordialness, noun
- ˈcordially, adverb
Other Words From
- cor·dial·ly adverb
- cor·dial·ness noun
- pre·cor·dial adjective
- qua·si-cor·dial adjective
- su·per·cor·dial adjective
- su·per·cor·dial·ness noun
- un·cor·dial adjective
- un·cor·dial·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of cordial1
Word History and Origins
Origin of cordial1
Example Sentences
Trump and Rubio now have a cordial relationship, but it hasn't always been that way.
The pair maintained a cordial relationship behind the scenes, but it appears to have ended.
Gascón conceded the race to Hochman early Wednesday morning, and the pair had a brief and cordial discussion about a cooperative transition over the next several weeks, according to aides to both men not authorized to speak publicly.
Democrats running for California governor met Sunday morning for the first major candidate forum of the 2026 election, a cordial discussion with few fireworks and almost no jabs at the politician they hope to succeed, Gov. Gavin Newsom.
It is in their interest that relations between the two countries remain cordial.
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