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Cordial

Cordial Meaning & Definition
Cordial Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cordial?

[n] strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
[adj] diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
[adj] sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"; "a fervent hope"
[adj] showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial reception"; "a hearty welcome"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cordial: affable | amiable | fervent | friendly | genial | hearty | liqueur | sincere | warm

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See Also | absinth | absinthe | alcohol | alcoholic beverage | anisette | anisette de Bordeaux | benedictine | Chartreuse | coffee liqueur | creme de cacao | creme de fraise | creme de menthe | Drambuie | Galliano | inebriant | intoxicant | kummel | maraschino | orange liqueur | pastis | Pernod | pousse-cafe | ratafee | ratafia | sambuca

Cordial In Webster's Dictionary

\Cor"dial\ (k?r"jal, formally k?rd"yal; 106, 277), a. [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See {Heart}.] 1. Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.] A rib with cordial spirits warm. --Milton. 2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. --Milton. 3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. Behold this cordial julep here That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. --Milton. Syn: Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See {Hearty}.
\Cor"dial\, n. 1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. --Dryden. 2. (Med) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial. 3. (Com.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

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