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- [kawr-juh l or, esp. British, -dee-uh l]
- /ˈkɔr dʒəl or, esp. British, -di əl/
- /ˈkɔː.di.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-juh l or, esp. British, -dee-uh l]
- /ˈkɔr dʒəl or, esp. British, -di əl/
Definitions of cordial word
- adjective cordial Cordial means friendly. 3
- variable noun cordial Cordial is a sweet non-alcoholic drink made from fruit juice. 3
- noun cordial A cordial is a strong alcoholic drink with a sweet taste. You drink it after a meal. 3
- adjective cordial warm and friendly 3
- adjective cordial giving heart; stimulating 3
- noun cordial a drink with a fruit base, usually sold in concentrated form and diluted with water before being drunk 3
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Origin of cordial
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cordiālis, equivalent to Latin cordi- (stem of cor) heart + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Cordial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cordial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cordial
adj cordial
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
- warmhearted — having or showing sympathy, affection, kindness, cordiality, etc.: a warm-hearted welcome.
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
adjective cordial
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
noun cordial
- draughts — a drawing, sketch, or design.
- tonic — a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses.
- aperitif — An aperitif is an alcoholic drink that you have before a meal.
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- liven — to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up): What can we do to liven up the party?
Antonyms for cordial
adj cordial
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
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