cordial en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ (UK)
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- /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ (US)
- /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ (US)
- /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ (UK)
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- /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ (US)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).
Meanings
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Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
The relations between the Earl of Bellomont and Colonel Schuyler were formal, but not cordial from the first.
1885, George Washington Schuyler, Colonial New York: Philip Schuyler and His Family, C. Scribner's Sons:I have a cordial dislike for arachnids.
Joshua maintained his serious demeanour when Wilder took the microphone - his gaze not leaving the Alabama fighter who was cordial and respectful in return.
2023 November 15, Kal Sajad, “Anthony Joshua: Briton bites at Otto Wallin, Jarrell Miller and critics at star-studded news conference”, in BBC:He, on his side / Leaning half raised, with looks of cordial love / Hung over her enamoured.
1667, John Milton, “(please specify the page number)”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC; republished as Paradise Lost in Ten Books: […], London: Basil Montagu Pickering […], 1873, →OCLC:
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Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
Since then, though, discussions have become more collaborative and cordial.
2024 April 22, Russell Fuller, “What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?”, in BBC:The sight of London warmed my heart with various emotions, such as a cordial man must draw from the heart of all humanity.
1869, R[ichard] D[oddridge] Blackmore, “CHAPTER 66”, in Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: Sampson Low, Son, & Marston, […], →OCLC:
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(rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
And first behold this cordial julep here / That flames and dances in his crystal bounds, / With spirits of balm, and fragrant syrups mix'd.
1634 October 9 (first performance; Gregorian calendar), [John Milton], edited by H[enry] Lawes, A Maske Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634: […] [Comus], London: […] [Augustine Matthews] for Hvmphrey Robinson, […], published 1637, →OCLC; reprinted as Comus: […] (Dodd, Mead & Company’s Facsimile Reprints of Rare Books; Literature Series; no. I), New York, N.Y.: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1903, →OCLC:I vvas baptized in thy Cordiall vvater, againſt Original ſinne, and I haue drunke of thy Cordiall Blood, for my recouerie, from actuall, and habituall ſinne, in the other Sacrament.
1624, John Donne, “11. Prayer.”, in Deuotions upon Emergent Occasions, and Seuerall Steps in My Sicknes: […], London: […] A[ugustine] M[atthews] for Thomas Iones, →OCLC, pages 280–281:
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(obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.
Who stooping op'n'd my left side, and took / From thence a Rib with cordial spirits warm, / And Life-blood streaming fresh;
1667, John Milton, “(please specify the page number)”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC; republished as Paradise Lost in Ten Books: […], London: Basil Montagu Pickering […], 1873, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most cordial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more cordial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cordialize · cordialness · ultracordial · cordialise · cordiality · noncordial · supercordial · uncordial · cordially
Synonyms
profound (hearty, warm) · refreshing (tending to revive) · invigorating (tending to revive) · amiable (radiating warmth and friendliness) · heartfelt (hearty, warm) · affable (radiating warmth and friendliness) · renewing (tending to revive)
Translations (56)
tr içten (hearty) · tr samimi (hearty) · oc coral (hearty) · sco guidwilly (radiating warmth and friendliness) · nb hjertelig (hearty) · fi sydämellinen (hearty) · gl cordial (radiating warmth and friendliness) · uk серде́чний (hearty) · cs přívětivý (radiating warmth and friendliness) · uk душе́вний (hearty) · is alúðlegur (hearty) · el εγκάρδιος (radiating warmth and friendliness) · cs srdečný (hearty) · bg задушевен (radiating warmth and friendliness) · pl serdeczny (hearty) · el θερμός (radiating warmth and friendliness) · io kordiala (hearty) · hu szívélyes (hearty) · pt cordial (hearty) · tr samimi (radiating warmth and friendliness) · sv hjärtlig (hearty) · fi sydämellinen (radiating warmth and friendliness) · sco guidwilly (hearty) · es cordial (radiating warmth and friendliness) · bg приветлив (hearty) · io kordiala (radiating warmth and friendliness) · el εγκάρδιος (hearty) · hsb wutrobny (hearty) · et südamlik (radiating warmth and friendliness) · de herzlich (hearty) · bg сърдечен (hearty) · is hjartanlegur (hearty) · ru серде́чный (hearty) · ca cordial (hearty) · gl cordial (hearty) · nb hjertelig (radiating warmth and friendliness) · ro cordial (hearty) · cs přátelský (radiating warmth and friendliness) · ca cordial (radiating warmth and friendliness) · ru душе́вный (radiating warmth and friendliness) · cs srdečný (radiating warmth and friendliness) · dsb wutšobny (hearty) · ru серде́чный (radiating warmth and friendliness) · it cordiale (radiating warmth and friendliness) · ru тёплый (radiating warmth and friendliness) · mi aumārire (radiating warmth and friendliness) · bg топъл (radiating warmth and friendliness) · nl hartelijk (hearty) · pt cordial (radiating warmth and friendliness) · be душэ́ўны (hearty) · es cordial (hearty) · be сардэ́чны (hearty) · ru душе́вный (hearty) · ru раду́шный (radiating warmth and friendliness) · et südamlik (hearty) · it cordiale (hearty)