cordial
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Middle French cordial (“stimulating the heart”), from Late Latin cordialis, from cor.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/, /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/
- (US) IPA: /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/, /ˈkɔɹ.dʒəl/, /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/
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Adjective [edit]
cordial (comparative more cordial, superlative most cordial)
- Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
- 1885, George Washington Schuyler, Colonial New York: Philip Schuyler and His Family, C. Scribner's Sons,
- 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,
- Said of someone radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
- 1869, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, Lorna Doone, Chapter 66,
- The sight of London warmed my heart with various emotions, such as a cordial man must draw from the heart of all humanity.
- 1869, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, Lorna Doone, Chapter 66,
- (rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Synonyms [edit]
- (hearty, warm): heartfelt
- (radiating warmth and friendliness): affable, amiable
- (tending to revive): cheering, invigorating
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
hearty
radiating warmth and friendliness
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Noun [edit]
cordial (plural cordials)
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
- (UK, Australia, New Zealand) An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
- A pleasant-tasting medicine.
- A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
- 1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827,
- Lucy. But, miss Polly—in the way of friendship, will you give me leave to propose a glass of cordial to you ?
- Polly. Strong waters are apt to give me the headache.—I hope, madam, you will excuse me?
- 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, L. C. Page & Co.
- [Marilla] had put the bottle of raspberry cordial down in the cellar instead of in the closet [...].
- 1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827,
- A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
Hypernyms [edit]
Translations [edit]
concentrated drink
liqueur
French [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
cordial m (feminine cordiale, masculine plural cordiaux, feminine plural cordiales)
Derived terms [edit]
Noun [edit]
cordial m (plural cordials)
Romansch [edit]
Adjective [edit]
cordial
Derived terms [edit]
Spanish [edit]
Adjective [edit]
cordial m and f (plural cordiales)
Derived terms [edit]
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