Cordial
adjective
Friendly and polite.
He greeted me with a very cordial hello.
Often appears as...
- cordial welcome
- cordial relationship
noun
A sweet fruit-flavored drink.
She stirred her cordial slowly, enjoying the aroma of the fruit.
Often appears as...
- fruit cordial
- sweet cordial
adjective
Sincerely or deeply felt.
We have a cordial dislike for each other.
Often appears as...
- cordial dislike
- cordial detestation
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Friendly and polite.
He greeted me with a very cordial hello.
Often appears as...
- cordial welcome
- cordial relationship
noun
A sweet fruit-flavored drink.
She stirred her cordial slowly, enjoying the aroma of the fruit.
Often appears as...
- fruit cordial
- sweet cordial
adjective
Sincerely or deeply felt.
We have a cordial dislike for each other.
Often appears as...
- cordial dislike
- cordial detestation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Attitude
Use 'cordial' to describe interactions that are genuinely friendly and show good intentions.
The host's cordial welcome made the guests feel at ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gatherings
'Cordial' often appears in contexts like meetings or greetings, indicating a warm atmosphere.
There was a cordial atmosphere at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Though friendly, 'cordial' is also formal and suggests a sense of respect or professionalism.
The ambassador expressed his cordial regards to the foreign delegates.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Attitude
Use 'cordial' to describe interactions that are genuinely friendly and show good intentions.
The host's cordial welcome made the guests feel at ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gatherings
'Cordial' often appears in contexts like meetings or greetings, indicating a warm atmosphere.
There was a cordial atmosphere at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Though friendly, 'cordial' is also formal and suggests a sense of respect or professionalism.
The ambassador expressed his cordial regards to the foreign delegates.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Attitude
Use 'cordial' to describe interactions that are genuinely friendly and show good intentions.
The host's cordial welcome made the guests feel at ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gatherings
'Cordial' often appears in contexts like meetings or greetings, indicating a warm atmosphere.
There was a cordial atmosphere at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
Though friendly, 'cordial' is also formal and suggests a sense of respect or professionalism.
The ambassador expressed his cordial regards to the foreign delegates.
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Poisoned Rivalry PIPE...
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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Why it's worth listening...
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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How did English evolve?...
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
Video examples
Poisoned Rivalry PIPE...
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
Video examples
Why it's worth listening...
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.
Video examples
How did English evolve?...
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
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Jeff Lindsay
American Playwright
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.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
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.
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Pakistani Politician
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.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
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?
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Sebastian Faulks
British Novelist
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.
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Nagma
Indian Politician
I share a very cordial relationship with my father's side of the family.
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Mariah Carey
Musician
I try not to be a jerk. I really do. I try to be nice and cordial.
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Herman Melville
American Novelist
To be hated cordially, is only a left-handed compliment.
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Samuel Richardson
English Novelist
Hope is the cordial that keeps life from stagnating.
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Esme Young
Well, I've made elderflower cordial.
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Jeff Lindsay
American Playwright
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.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
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.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Pakistani Politician
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.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
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?
Quote examples
Sebastian Faulks
British Novelist
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.
Quote examples
Nagma
Indian Politician
I share a very cordial relationship with my father's side of the family.
Quote examples
Mariah Carey
Musician
I try not to be a jerk. I really do. I try to be nice and cordial.
Quote examples
Herman Melville
American Novelist
To be hated cordially, is only a left-handed compliment.
Quote examples
Samuel Richardson
English Novelist
Hope is the cordial that keeps life from stagnating.
Quote examples
Esme Young
Well, I've made elderflower cordial.
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