Main Entry:

¹cor·dial

Pronunciation:

\ˈkȯr-jəl\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cord-, cor heart — more at heart

Date:

14th century

1obsolete : of or relating to the heart : vital2: tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate <bottles full of excellent cordial waters — Daniel Defoe>3 a: sincerely or deeply felt <a cordial dislike for each other> b: warmly and genially affable <cordial relations>

synonyms see gracious

— cor·dial·ly \ˈkȯrj-lē, ˈkȯr-jə-\ adverb

— cor·dial·ness \ˈkȯr-jəl-nəs\ noun