cordialness

noun

Definition of cordialnessnext
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support an affluent suburb that has never been known for its cordialness toward the downtrodden

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  1. friendship
  2. generosity
  3. friendliness
Noun
  • Lyubov Campion, who had known Beloozerov since the late 2000s and largely communicated with him by email, said most of Beloozerov’s friendships were online.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, today a commitment to a friendship or a group might create confusion for you.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • In addition to his prolific acting and comedy career, Williams also became known for his generosity with fans and friends alike.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • My read of it is that Helaena sees some kind of generosity by Mysaria.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • In separate Wallet Hub analyses, California ranked seventh for the quality of childbirth healthcare, 23rd for baby-friendliness, 29th for family-friendliness and 51st for the cost of childbirth.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Queen City ranked 64th for pet budget, 56th for pet health and wellness and 84th for outdoor pet-friendliness.
    — Evan Moore August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendliness
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“Cordialness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordialness. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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