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   Cor·di·al

   /ˈkôrjəl/

   

   adjective

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

   noun

   • 1. another term for liqueur North American
   • ▪ a sweet fruit-flavored drink: British "wine cups and fruit cordials" Similar squashcrushconcentrate
   • 2. a comforting or 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCORDIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   Definitions of cordial. adjective. politely warm and friendly. “a cordial handshake” synonyms: warm. psychologically warm; friendly and responsive. adjective. diffusing warmth and friendliness. “ cordial relations” “a cordial greeting” synonyms: affable, amiable, genial. friendly. characteristic of or befitting a friend. adjective.

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

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   4 days ago · 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCORDIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CORDIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of cordial – Learner’s Dictionary. cordial. adjective. uk / ˈkɔːdiəl / us. Add to word list Add to word list. polite and friendly: a cordial invitation. cordially. adverb. (Definition of cordial from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of cordial.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcordial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of cordial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › cordialCordial Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcordial noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of cordial noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.