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. 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.

2. Tom Brokaw:

   I met with Linda Vester on two occasions, both at her request, 23 years ago, because she wanted advice with respect to her career at NBC, the meetings were brief, cordial and appropriate, and despite Linda’s allegations, I made no romantic overtures towards her, at that time or any other.

3. Robert Francis:

   They were very cordial the entire time ... even before and after the Spratly islands transit, when they left us they said, 'Hey, we're not going to be with you anymore. Wish you a pleasant voyage. Hope to see you again'.

4. Joshua Liebman:

   Tolerance is the positive and cordial effort to understand another's beliefs, practices, and habits without necessarily sharing or accepting them.

5. Gordon Sondland:

   Indeed, over the spring and summer of 2019, I received nothing but cordial responses from Ambassador Bolton and Dr. Hill. Nothing was ever raised to me about any concerns regarding our Ukrainian policy.