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Adjective cordial has 3 senses
- affable, amiable, cordial, genial - diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
Antonym: unfriendly (indirect, via friendly)
- cordial, hearty - showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome"
Antonym: cool (indirect, via warm)
- cordial, fervent - sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"; "a fervent hope"
Antonym: insincere (indirect, via sincere)
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Definitions from the Web
Cordial
Part of speech: Adjective, Noun
Sense: Friendly and warm in manner; sincerely polite
Usage: She gave a cordial welcome to her guests.
Sample sentence: The team captain extended a cordial handshake to the opposing team's captain before the match began.
Sense: A sweet, non-alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruits and served as a digestive aid
Usage: I enjoyed a refreshing glass of fruit cordial on a hot summer day.
Sample sentence: The host offered a selection of cordials, including lime, orange, and raspberry, to the guests.
Cordial
Part of speech: Noun
Sense: A stimulating or invigorating medicine or beverage
Usage: The doctor prescribed a homemade herbal cordial to relieve the patient's cold symptoms.
Sample sentence: The cordial concoction made from ginger, honey, and lemon provided immediate relief to his throat.
Sense: A liqueur or spirit-based drink, often served as an aperitif or digestif
Usage: The bartender skillfully mixed a delicious elderflower cordial cocktail for the customer.
Sample sentence: My favorite cordial after-dinner drink is an amaretto liqueur served neat in a crystal glass.
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