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1. cordial
adjective. ['ˈkɔrdʒəl'] diffusing warmth and friendliness.
Synonyms
- friendly
- amiable
- affable
Antonyms
- nonalcoholic
- inhospitable
- ungracious
- uncongenial
Etymology
- cordial (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cordialis (Latin)
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Rhymes with Cordial
- orgill
How do you pronounce cordial?
Pronounce cordial as ˈkɔrʤəl.
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Sentences with cordial
1. Adjective
Be cordial to the receptionist on the way out and quickly follow up with a written letter of thanks.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Replace elderflower cordial with an equal amount of a fruit liqueur such as black current liqueur or apple liqueur.
Quotes about cordial
1. Hope is the cordial that keeps life from stagnating.
- Samuel Richardson
2. It is almost as if happiness is an acquired taste, like coconut cordial or ceviche, to which you can eventually become accustomed, but despair is something surprising each time you encounter it.
- Lemony Snicket, The End
2. cordial
noun. ['ˈkɔrdʒəl'] strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal.
Synonyms
- creme de menthe
- alcoholic drink
- pastis
- orange liqueur
- maraschino
- sambuca
- Drambuie
- benedictine
- amaretto
- Chartreuse
- inebriant
- liqueur
- alcohol
- intoxicant
- Galliano
- creme de cacao
- ratafee
- anisette
- kummel
- Pernod
- ratafia
- anisette de Bordeaux
- alcoholic beverage
- pousse-cafe
- absinthe
- coffee liqueur
- absinth
- creme de fraise
Antonyms
- unsociable
- ill-natured
- unreal
- disingenuous
Etymology
- cordial (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cordialis (Latin)
3. cordial
adjective. ['ˈkɔrdʒəl'] sincerely or intensely felt.
Antonyms
- hostile
Etymology
- cordial (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cordialis (Latin)
4. cordial
adjective. ['ˈkɔrdʒəl'] politely warm and friendly.
Antonyms
- unsocial
Etymology
- cordial (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cordialis (Latin)