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

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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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   Cordial definition: courteous and gracious; friendly; warm. See examples of CORDIAL used in a sentence.

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

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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.

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

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   Definition of 'cordial' Word Frequency. cordial. (kɔːʳdiəl , US -dʒəl ) Word forms: plural cordials. 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.

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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.