Synonyms for cordial
ˈkɔr dʒəl; esp. Brit. -di əlcor·dial

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1. cordialadjective

   Said of someone radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

   Synonyms:
   amiable, affable

2. cordialadjective

   Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.

   Synonyms:
   cheer, invigorating

3. cordialnoun

   A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.

   Synonyms:
   heartfelt

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1. cordial

   Friendly, as said of persons, signifies having the disposition of a friend; as said of acts, it signifies befitting or worthy of a friend. The adjective friendly does not reach the full significance of the nouns "friend" and "friendship;" one may be friendly to those who are not his friends, and to be in friendly relations often signifies little more than not to be hostile. In its application to persons, accessible is used of public and eminent persons, who might, if disposed, hold themselves at a distance from others. Companionable and sociable refer to manner and behavior, cordial and genial express genuine kindliness of heart. We speak of a cordial greeting, a favorable reception, a neighborly call, a sociable visitor, an amicable settlement, a kind interest, a friendly regard, a hearty welcome. The Saxon friendly is stronger than the Latin amicable; the amicable may be merely formal; the friendly is from the heart. Fond is commonly applied to an affection that becomes, or at least appears, excessive. Affectionate, devoted, and tender are almost always used in a high and good sense; as, an affectionate son; a devoted friend; "the tender mercy of our God," Luke i, 78. Compare FRIENDSHIP.

   Synonyms:
   accessible, affable, affectionate, amicable, brotherly, companionable, complaisant, favorable, fond, friendly, genial, hearty, kind, kindly, loving, neighborly, sociable, social, tender, well-disposed

   Antonyms:
   adverse, alienated, antagonistic, bellicose, belligerent, cold, contentious, disaffected, distant, estranged, frigid, hostile, ill-disposed, indifferent, inimical, unfriendly, unkind, warlike

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1. cordial

   Synonyms:
   warm, earnest, sincere, reviving, invigorating, affectionate, hearty

   Antonyms:
   cold, distant, formal, ceremonious

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1. liqueur, cordialadjective

   strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

   Synonyms:
   liqueur

   Antonyms:
   insincere, unfriendly, cool

2. affable, amiable, cordial, genialadjective

   diffusing warmth and friendliness

   "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"

   Synonyms:
   good-humored, good-humoured, kind, amiable, affable, mental, genial

   Antonyms:
   unfriendly, cool, insincere

3. cordialadjective

   politely warm and friendly

   "a cordial handshake"

   Synonyms:
   genial, affable, amiable

   Antonyms:
   unfriendly, insincere, cool

4. cordialadjective

   sincerely or intensely felt

   "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"

   Synonyms:
   genial, affable, amiable

   Antonyms:
   cool, unfriendly, insincere

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1. cordialadjective

   Synonyms:
   hearty, warm, ardent, affectionate, earnest, sincere, heartfelt

2. cordialadjective

   Synonyms:
   grateful, pleasant, refreshing, invigorating, restorative

3. cordialnoun

   Synonyms:
   stomachic, stomachal, stimulating medicine

4. cordialnoun

   Synonyms:
   liqueur, aromatized spirit

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1. cordialadjective

   Synonyms:
   hearty, sincere, affectionate, strengthening, invigorating, cheering

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1. List of paraphrases for "cordial":

   friendly, warm, sincere, heartfelt, amicable, gracious, amiable

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How to use cordial in a sentence?

1. Bill Ackman:

   All of our interactions with companies over the last five years have been cordial, constructive and productive, we intend to keep it that way as it makes our job easier and more fun, and our quality of life better.

2. Lindsey Graham:

   I had a cordial, pleasant phone conversation with Mr. Trump. I congratulated him on winning the Republican nomination for President, i know Mr. Trump is reaching out to many people, throughout the party and the country, to solicit their advice and opinions. I believe this is a wise move on his part.

3. Officer Michael Fanone:

   I was very cordial. I extended my hand to shake his hand. He just stared at me. I asked if he was going to shake my hand, and he told me that he didn't who know I was. So I introduced Officer Michael Fanone. I said that I was Officer Michael Fanone. That I was a DC Metropolitan Police officer who fought on January 6 to defend the Capitol and, as a result, I suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as a heart attack after having been tased numerous times at the base of my skull, as well as being severely beaten, at that point, the congressman turned away from me.

4. Ro Khanna:

   I have always had a cordial relationship with Sen. Manchin and just wanted to keep the dialogue open so he doesn't feel in any way disrespected, so he knows there is an exchange of ideas. And I think that will make it marginally easier for the White House to build consensus.

5. Seán O'Casey:

   Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, great as each may be, their highest comfort given to the sorrowful is a cordial introduction into another's woe. Sorrow's the great community in which all men born of woman are members at one time or another.