cordial

Noun · Adjective
US[kawr-juhl]/ˈkɔrdʒəl/2 syllables
Synonyms: liqueuraffableamiablegenial

Open English WordNet

Adjective (3)

  1. diffusing warmth and friendliness“an affable smile”“an amiable gathering”“cordial relations”“a cordial greeting”“a genial host”Synonyms: affableamiablegenialOpposite unfriendlySimilar friendly
  2. politely warm and friendly“a cordial handshake”Opposite coolSimilar warm
  3. sincerely or intensely felt“a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort”“a cordial abhorrence of waste”Opposite insincereSimilar sincere

Noun (1)

  1. strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a mealSynonyms: liqueurType of alcohol, alcoholic drinkKinds vanilla liqueur, apricot liqueur, walnut liqueur, blackthorn liqueur, absinth, ratafia, sweet cherry liqueur, pastis, plum liqueur, amaretto +25 more

Related words cordiality noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Cor′dial (kôr′jal, formally kôrd′yal; 106, 277), adjective

Origin: LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.

1. Proceeding from the heart. obsolete

A rib with cordial spirits warm.— John Milton

2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

He... with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored.— John Milton

3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.

Behold this cordial julep here That flames and dances in his crystal bounds.— John Milton

Synonyms: Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.

Cor′dial noun

1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.

Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind.— John Dryden

2. Medicine Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.

3. Commerce Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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