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cordial

[ kawr-juhlor, especially British, -dee-uhl ]

adjective

  1. courteous and gracious; friendly; warm:

    a cordial reception.

    Synonyms: genial, affectionate

  2. invigorating the heart; stimulating.
  3. a cordial dislike.

  4. Archaic. of or relating to the heart.


noun

  1. a strong, sweetened, aromatic alcoholic liquor; liqueur
  2. a stimulating medicine.
  3. anything that invigorates or exhilarates.

cordial

/ ˈkɔːdɪəl /

adjective

  1. warm and friendly

    a cordial greeting

  2. giving heart; stimulating
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a drink with a fruit base, usually sold in concentrated form and diluted with water before being drunk

    lime cordial

  2. another word for liqueur
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcordialness, noun
  • ˈcordially, adverb
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cordial1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin cordiālis, equivalent to Latin cordi- (stem of cor ) “heart” + -ālis adjective suffix; heart ( def ), -al 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cordial1

C14: from Medieval Latin cordiālis, from Latin cor heart
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Example Sentences

Trump and Rubio now have a cordial relationship, but it hasn't always been that way.

From BBC

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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