Definition of cordial Cordial

/kɔˈɹʤʌl/ - [korjul] - cor•di•al

We found 20 definitions of cordial from 6 different sources.

What does cordial mean?

Adjective cordial, cordialer, cordialest
cordial - politely warm and friendly; "a cordial handshake"
		warm of a seeker; near to the object sought; "you're getting warm"; "hot on the trail"
cordial - sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"
cordial - diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
		affable, amiable, genial
		friendly characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"

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cordial (Noun)
A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
cordial (Noun)
An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
cordial (Noun)
A pleasant-tasting medicine.
cordial (Noun)
A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
cordial (Noun)
A candy or bonbon usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits often maraschino cherries and syrup or fondant.
cordial (Adjective)
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
cordial (Adjective)
Said of someone radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
cordial (Adjective)
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.

cordial (a.)
Proceeding from the heart.
cordial (a.)
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
cordial (a.)
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
cordial (n.)
Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
cordial (n.)
Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
cordial (n.)
Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

cordial
kor′di-al, adj. hearty: with warmth of heart: sincere: affectionate: reviving the heart or spirits.—n. anything which revives or comforts the heart: a medicine or drink for refreshing the spirits.—adjs. Cor′date (bot.), heart-shaped; Cor′dial-heart′ed.—v.i. Cor′dialise, to become cordial, to fraternise.—ns. Cordial′ity, Cor′dialness.—adv. Cor′dially.—adj. Cor′diform, in the form of a heart. [Fr.,—L. cor, cordis, the heart.]