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- [kawr-jal-i-tee, kawr-jee-al- or, esp. British, -dee-al-]
- /kɔrˈdʒæl ɪ ti, ˌkɔr dʒiˈæl- or, esp. British, -diˈæl-/
- /ˌkɔː.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/
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- [kawr-jal-i-tee, kawr-jee-al- or, esp. British, -dee-al-]
- /kɔrˈdʒæl ɪ ti, ˌkɔr dʒiˈæl- or, esp. British, -diˈæl-/
Definitions of cordiality word
- noun cordiality warmth of feeling 3
- noun cordiality cordial quality; warm, friendly feeling 3
- noun cordiality a warm, friendly act or remark 3
- noun plural cordiality cordial quality or feeling. 1
- noun plural cordiality an expression of cordial feeling. 1
- noun cordiality The practice of being cordial. 1
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Origin of cordiality
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; cordial + -ity
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Parts of speech for Cordiality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordiality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cordiality
noun cordiality
- sincerity — freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; probity in intention or in communicating; earnestness.
- reciprocity — a reciprocal state or relation.
- geniality — warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a genial disposition; a genial host.
- amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
- amiability — Amiability is the quality of being friendly and pleasant.
Antonyms for cordiality
noun cordiality
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- disfavor — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
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