CEFR B1

cordial

adjective

Meaning

Warm and friendly; showing genuine affection.

Examples

She offered a cordial welcome to all the guests.
Despite their differences, they maintained a cordial relationship.

Synonyms: pleasant, amiable, affable, genial

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cordial (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːr.di.əl/

Definition

Warm and friendly; showing genuine affection.

Examples

She offered a cordial welcome to all the guests.
Despite their differences, they maintained a cordial relationship.
His cordial manner made everyone feel at ease.

How to Use cordial

cordial to (prepositional phrase): Friendly towards someone. — "He was always cordial to his neighbors."

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