Cordial Definition & Meaning
cordial
- adjective
- diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
- politely warm and friendly; "a cordial handshake"
- sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"
- noun
- strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
"Cordial" in song lyrics
See how cordial is used in real songs:
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"My name is cordial"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"I met him, and he seemed real cordial"
Random — The Continuation -
"A long way from normal, I try to keep it cordial"
Wale — Friends & Strangers
Words that rhyme with cordial
Usage tips for "cordial"
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- What does cordial mean?
- diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host" politely warm and friendly; "a cordial handshake" sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste" strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
- What part of speech is cordial?
- Cordial is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does cordial have?
- Cordial has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).