[
US
/ˈkɔɹdʒəɫ/
]
[ UK /kˈɔːdɪəl/ ]
[ UK /kˈɔːdɪəl/ ]
NOUN
- strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
ADJECTIVE
-
sincerely or intensely felt
a cordial abhorrence of waste
a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort -
politely warm and friendly
a cordial handshake -
diffusing warmth and friendliness
cordial relations
a genial host
an amiable gathering
a cordial greeting
an affable smile
How To Use cordial In A Sentence
- Begin by placing the cordial container on a level surface to allow the sediment to settle.
- In their place you have to look at using low-joule cordials and soft drinks, plain mineral water and soda water, low fat milk and dry wines or spirits and even then limited to a maximum of two alcoholic drinks a day.
- It was a good, cordial, positive meeting. Times, Sunday Times
- Smaller than this Common Burnet is the Salad Burnet, _Poterium sanguisorba, quod sanguineos fluxus sistat_, a useful [431] styptic, which is also cordial, and promotes perspiration. Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
- You are cordially invited to a celebration for Mr Michael Brown on his retirement.
- The management cordially welcomes you to the hotel.
- The ministers claimed that the meeting was held in a very cordial manner and friendly manner.
- Add cordial and lemon juice. Times, Sunday Times
- Let them be filled with heartfelt warmth and cordiality.
- Mix equal parts apple juice and sparkling ginger ale and add a dash of elderflower cordial. Times, Sunday Times
