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- pronunciation:
- kor
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
warm and gracious; courteous.
Our hosts were very cordial while we visited the city.The two candidates gave each other a cordial greeting before the debate began.I know you're angry, but I hope you can be cordial toward your brother when he comes.- synonyms:
- friendly, warm
- similar words:
- affable, amiable, congenial, courteous, genial, gracious, kindly, mannerly
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| definition 2: |
invigorating, esp. for the heart.
- synonyms:
- invigorating, tonic
- similar words:
- bracing, stimulating
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| related words: |
agreeable, amicable, chatty, civil, friendly, hearty, neighborly, pleasant, sociable, social, warm, warm-hearted |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sweet, strong alcoholic liquor; liqueur.
They had some cordials after dinner.- synonyms:
- liqueur
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| definition 2: |
a sweet, concentrated, often fruit-based drink, usually diluted with water before drinking.
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| derivations: |
cordially (adv.), cordialness (n.) |
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