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Meaning of 'cordial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cordial [ a.]
- Proceeding from the heart.
- Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
- Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
2 . Cordial [ n.]
- Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
- Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
- Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

Meaning of 'cordial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cordial [ s]
Meaning (1):
- sincerely or intensely felt
Example in sentence:
  • a cordial abhorrence of waste;
  • a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort
Meaning (2):
- diffusing warmth and friendliness
Example in sentence:
  • a cordial greeting;
  • a genial host;
  • an affable smile;
  • an amiable gathering;
  • cordial relations
Meaning (3):
- politely warm and friendly
Example in sentence:
  • a cordial handshake

Nearby Words:

cor cor- cor/niculate cora coracle coracoid corage coral coral fish coral-rag

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