What does cordiality mean?
Cordiality means (uncountable) The quality of being cordial..
Cordiality
/kɔːɹˈd͡ʒæl.ɪ.tiː/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The quality of being cordial..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The quality of being cordial.
- (countable) A friendly utterance.
Example Sentences
Upon my entrance, Usher rose from a sofa on which he had been lying at full length, and greeted me with a vivacious warmth which had much in it, I at first thought, of an overdone cordiality—of the constrained effort of the ennuyé man of the world.
Adam gave her—the spaniel, not Mrs. Florin—a gentle prod with his foot and a lump of sugar. She licked his shoe with evident cordiality. Adam was not above feeling flattered by friendliness in dogs.
to exchange cordialities with people
Lucia rivalled these cordialities with equal fervour and about as much sincerity.
Synonyms for cordiality
Antonyms for cordiality
Related Words
Word Forms
- cordialities
- cordialness
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cordiality?
Common synonyms include affability, amiability, friendliness, warmth.
What is the opposite of cordiality?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cordiality in a sentence?
Upon my entrance, Usher rose from a sofa on which he had been lying at full length, and greeted me with a vivacious warmth which had much in it, I at first thought, of an overdone cordiality—of the constrained effort of the ennuyé man of the world.
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