Jeff Lindsay

A single moment spent in a business meeting or at a pub is more than enough to reveal the basic human truth that we are all faking it most of the time. We congratulate a rival on a triumph when actually we are choking on spite. We are cordial and attentive to crashing bores.

American Playwright

Charles Barkley

I've only met LeBron casually. He's always been great to me. I think I've been great and cordial to him, but this notion that we have to be friends - we're never gonna be friends. And that's not a negative thing.

American Baseball Player

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Our object should be peace within, and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with our immediate neighbours and with the world at large.

Pakistani Politician

Lady Gaga

If I decide to make a coat red in the show, it's not just red, I think: is it communist red? Is it cherry cordial? Is it ruby red? Or is it apple red? Or the big red balloon red?

American Singer

Sebastian Faulks

If I could eat only one thing for the rest of my life, it would be rhubarb fool, which I make with ginger and a hint of elderflower cordial.

British Novelist

Nagma

I share a very cordial relationship with my father's side of the family.

Indian Politician

Mariah Carey

I try not to be a jerk. I really do. I try to be nice and cordial.

Musician

Herman Melville

To be hated cordially, is only a left-handed compliment.

American Novelist

Samuel Richardson

Hope is the cordial that keeps life from stagnating.

English Novelist

Esme Young

Use 'cordial' to describe interactions that are genuinely friendly and show good intentions.

Positive Attitude

'Cordial' often appears in contexts like meetings or greetings, indicating a warm atmosphere.

Social Gatherings

Though friendly, 'cordial' is also formal and suggests a sense of respect or professionalism.

Formal Tone

A 'cordial' as a noun refers to a sweet non-alcoholic drink, often served as a refreshment.

Sweet Refreshment

'Cordials' are sometimes diluted with water, so not always served at full strength.

Dilution Custom

'Cordial' drinks are often served in smaller portions, in special cordial glasses.

Serving Etiquette

When 'cordial' describes feelings, it conveys a sense of passion or intensity, whether positive or negative.

Strong Emotion

Use 'cordial' to express deep convictions or beliefs about something, indicating they are heartfelt.

Moral Stance

'Cordial' feelings are never neutral; they reflect an important stance taken by a person.

No Neutrality

 stops fire it's not from being cordial and saying hello I know he's up to something it's up DJ what's happening what's going on are you doing what do you went before okay it's up Dave I got fish poison in my leg man she really liked the doctor that you want me

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 I knew the conversation would be difficult. And I didn't expect it to be pleasant. But it was cordial, and I did gain a deeper understanding of his arguments. I found that he, like me, believed in creating a more just society.

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 And what about the cordial reception? I bet you pictured a far more classy and refined crowd. Blazers and skirts, wine and caviar. Why is this? How is it that phrases that are considered just about synonymous by the dictionary

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Positive Attitude

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Formal Tone

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