Cordiality
noun
The quality of being friendly, warm and polite.
He greeted his guests with great cordiality.
Often appears as...
- extend cordiality
- genuine cordiality
noun
Sincerity or seriousness.
Their cordiality was clearly not just for show.
Often appears as...
- cordiality and sincerity
- cordiality and earnestness
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The quality of being friendly, warm and polite.
He greeted his guests with great cordiality.
Often appears as...
- extend cordiality
- genuine cordiality
noun
Sincerity or seriousness.
Their cordiality was clearly not just for show.
Often appears as...
- cordiality and sincerity
- cordiality and earnestness
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Warmth
Use 'cordiality' to describe a social atmosphere that is friendly and welcoming.
The holiday party was marked by a wonderful sense of cordiality.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Setting
'Cordiality' is often used in contexts like business or diplomacy where polite behavior is expected.
Despite the negotiations, both sides maintained cordiality.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overly Intimate
Cordiality implies friendliness but not deep affection or intimacy.
His cordiality was pleasant, though he kept a professional distance.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Warmth
Use 'cordiality' to describe a social atmosphere that is friendly and welcoming.
The holiday party was marked by a wonderful sense of cordiality.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Setting
'Cordiality' is often used in contexts like business or diplomacy where polite behavior is expected.
Despite the negotiations, both sides maintained cordiality.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overly Intimate
Cordiality implies friendliness but not deep affection or intimacy.
His cordiality was pleasant, though he kept a professional distance.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Warmth
Use 'cordiality' to describe a social atmosphere that is friendly and welcoming.
The holiday party was marked by a wonderful sense of cordiality.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Setting
'Cordiality' is often used in contexts like business or diplomacy where polite behavior is expected.
Despite the negotiations, both sides maintained cordiality.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overly Intimate
Cordiality implies friendliness but not deep affection or intimacy.
His cordiality was pleasant, though he kept a professional distance.
Compare with
affabilitycomityconvivialitycourtesyfriendlinessgenerositygracioushospitalitywarmth
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Quote examples
Amy Chozick
American Journalist
I do think, with any beat, it helps to establish a basic level of comfort and cordiality, especially if you plan to ask uncomfortable questions. Sitting down in person for a meal or a coffee can help that.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
It has always surprised me that in a world of relations as hard as that of the United States, cordiality constantly springs out like water from an unstanchable fountain.
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Leonardo Bonucci
Italian Athlete
The truth is that we should live with less envy and more cordiality and empathy.
Quote examples
Amy Chozick
American Journalist
I do think, with any beat, it helps to establish a basic level of comfort and cordiality, especially if you plan to ask uncomfortable questions. Sitting down in person for a meal or a coffee can help that.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
It has always surprised me that in a world of relations as hard as that of the United States, cordiality constantly springs out like water from an unstanchable fountain.
Quote examples
Leonardo Bonucci
Italian Athlete
The truth is that we should live with less envy and more cordiality and empathy.
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