cordial

CEFRB2

/ˈkɔː.di.əl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Warm, friendly, and polite toward other people.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

Examples

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

  • I was pleased no end by the cordial welcome.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/
  • /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

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

  2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

  3. Proceeding from the heart.

More examples

In context

  • We became cordial with one another.

  • I have a cordial dislike for arachnids.

  • 1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827, Lucy. But, miss Polly—in the way of friendship, will you give me leave to propose a glass of cordial to you ? Polly. Stron...

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Origin

adjective

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