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   cordial

   /ˈkɔːdɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. warm and friendly: "the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed" Similar friendlywarmgenialaffableamiablepleasantfondaffectionatewarm-heartedgood-naturedgracioushospitablewelcomingsincereearnestwholeheartedheartfeltheartyenthusiasticeagerOpposite unfriendly
   • 2. strongly felt: "I earned his cordial loathing" Similar intensestrongacuteviolentfiercekeenferventfervidardentpassionateheartfeltwholehearteddeepdeep-seateddeep-rootedprofoundoverwhelmingoverpoweringliterary:perfervidpassionalOpposite mild

   noun

   • 1. a sweet fruit-flavoured drink: British "wine cups and fruit cordials" Similar squashcrushconcentrate
   • ▪ another term for liqueur North American
   • 2. a pleasant-tasting medicine.

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘belonging to the heart’): from medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor, cord- ‘heart’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cordiality noun

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   The meaning of CORDIAL is showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval : politely pleasant and friendly. How to use cordial in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Synonyms for CORDIAL: warm, friendly, gracious, collegial, amicable, neighborly, chummy, genial; Antonyms of CORDIAL: hostile, antagonistic, unfriendly, cold, icy, frosty, glacial, cool

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   The meaning of CORDIALITY is sincere affection and kindness : cordial regard.

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   CORDIAL definition: 1. friendly, but formal and polite: 2. (of a feeling, especially dislike) strong: 3. a sweet…. Learn more.

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   Cordial means friendly and polite. It used to describe people and their behavior toward others in social situations, especially when they do not know each other well. When you treat people cordially, you treat them with a sincere friendliness and warmth. A cordial greeting is a warm and friendly one, especially one intended to make someone feel ...

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   Use cordial to describe a relationship that is friendly and sincere but not overly close. A cordial greeting is perfectly pleasant but doesn't involve lots of hugging or excessive emotion.

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   CORDIAL meaning: 1. friendly, but formal and polite: 2. (of a feeling, especially dislike) strong: 3. a sweet…. Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCORDIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. Cordial means friendly. [formal] He had never known him to be so chatty and cordial. He said the two countries had close and cordial relations. Synonyms: warm, welcoming, friendly, cheerful More Synonyms of cordial. cordially adverb [ADVERB with verb] They all greeted me very cordially and were eager to talk about the new project.

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    1. a. Warm and sincere; friendly: a cordial welcome; very cordial relations. b. Polite and respectful; formally pleasant: "He shook my hand, but not warmly; he was cordial, but not amiable" (Oliver Sacks). 2. Strongly felt; fervent: a cordial abhorrence of waste. 3. Archaic Invigorating; stimulating. Used especially of a beverage. n. 1. A liqueur.

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    Cordial definition, courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception. See more.