How do you use the word "cordial" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "cordial" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "cordial": I express my cordial thanks for what you have done for this city. We became cordial with one another.

Cordial

/ˈkɔː.di.əl/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

adjRadiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

Sentence Examples

I express my cordial thanks for what you have done for this city.

We became cordial with one another.

I was pleased no end by the cordial welcome.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

warm genial amiable

Antonyms:

cool unfriendly

CEFR Practice Quiz

Despite their rivalry, the two CEOs maintained a ____ relationship during the meeting.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

I express my ____ thanks for what you have done for this city.

Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"He, on his side / Leaning half raised, with looks of cordial love / Hung over her enamoured." — 1667, John Milton, “(please specify the page number)”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC; republished as Paradise Lost in Ten Books: […], London: Basil Montagu Pickering […], 1873, →OCLC:

"The relations between the Earl of Bellomont and Colonel Schuyler were formal, but not cordial from the first." — 1885, George Washington Schuyler, Colonial New York: Philip Schuyler and His Family, C. Scribner's Sons:

"Joshua maintained his serious demeanour when Wilder took the microphone - his gaze not leaving the Alabama fighter who was cordial and respectful in return." — 2023 November 15, Kal Sajad, “Anthony Joshua: Briton bites at Otto Wallin, Jarrell Miller and critics at star-studded news conference”, in BBC:

"The sight of London warmed my heart with various emotions, such as a cordial man must draw from the heart of all humanity." — 1869, R[ichard] D[oddridge] Blackmore, “CHAPTER 66”, in Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: Sampson Low, Son, & Marston, […], →OCLC:

"Since then, though, discussions have become more collaborative and cordial." — 2024 April 22, Russell Fuller, “What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?”, in BBC:

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