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cordial


Main Entry: 1cor·dial
Pronunciation: \ˈkr-jəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cord-, cor heart — more at heart
Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : of or relating to the heart : vital
2 : 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 \ˈkrj-lē, ˈkr-jə-\ adverb

cor·dial·ness \ˈkr-jəl-nəs\ noun


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