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

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 \ˈkȯrj-lē, ˈkȯr-jə-\ adverb

— cor·dial·ness \ˈkȯr-jəl-nəs\ noun