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Synonyms & Antonyms of cordial
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
- a cordial inquiry about her mother's health
Synonyms for cordial
- amicable,
- bonhomous,
- buddy-buddy,
- chummy,
- collegial,
- companionable,
- comradely,
- friendly,
- genial,
- hail-fellow,
- hail-fellow-well-met,
- hearty,
- matey
- [chiefly British],
- neighborly,
- palsy,
- palsy-walsy
- [slang],
- warm,
- warmhearted
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- extroverted
- (also extraverted),
- outgoing
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2
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
- a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable
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3
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
- he insisted that a cordial nip of brandy would be just the thing for someone suffering from shock
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cordial
nounSynonyms of cordial (Entry 2 of 2)
as in tonic, potion
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The first known use of cordial was in the 14th century
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