Cordial

/ˈkɔː.di.əl/ · adjective

Meaning

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate..

Definitions by Sense

1. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
2. Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
3. (rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
4. (obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.
5. (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
6. (UK, Australia, New Zealand) An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
7. A pleasant-tasting medicine.
8. A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.

Example Sentences

I have a cordial dislike for arachnids.

He, on his side / Leaning half raised, with looks of cordial love / Hung over her enamoured.

The relations between the Earl of Bellomont and Colonel Schuyler were formal, but not cordial from the first.

Joshua maintained his serious demeanour when Wilder took the microphone - his gaze not leaving the Alabama fighter who was cordial and respectful in return.

The sight of London warmed my heart with various emotions, such as a cordial man must draw from the heart of all humanity.

Since then, though, discussions have become more collaborative and cordial.

I vvas baptized in thy Cordiall vvater, againſt Original ſinne, and I haue drunke of thy Cordiall Blood, for my recouerie, from actuall, and habituall ſinne, in the other Sacrament.

And first behold this cordial julep here / That flames and dances in his crystal bounds, / With spirits of balm, and fragrant syrups mix'd.

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Word Forms

• more cordial
• most cordial
• cordials

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