cordial

adjective
UK: /ˈkɔːdiəl/
US: /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/

  1. Friendly and polite.

    1. The atmosphere was cordial and welcoming to newcomers.
    2. We received a cordial greeting from our host, making us feel right at home.

  2. Sincere and warm.

    1. Their cordial relations improved over time.
    2. He extended a cordial invitation to join them for dinner, showing genuine interest.

Synonyms

friendly liqueur genial amiable tonic warm polite
cordial noun

  1. A sweet alcoholic drink taken after a meal.

    1. She offered a cordial after the dinner.
    2. After a delightful meal, we enjoyed a fine cordial, its sweetness lingering pleasantly.

  2. A medicine, usually a drink, that makes you feel stronger.

    1. The doctor prescribed a cordial to lift his spirits.
    2. In times of illness, a comforting cordial provided both physical and emotional support.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cordial" in English means: Friendly and polite., Sincere and warm..

The phonetic transcription of "cordial" is /ˈkɔːdiəl/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cordial": friendly, liqueur, genial, amiable, tonic, warm, polite.

Example usage of "cordial": "The atmosphere was cordial and welcoming to newcomers.". More examples on the page.