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."

Synonyms of cordial

Words with a similar meaning to cordial:

• pleasant
• amiable
• affable
• genial

Antonyms of cordial

Words with the opposite meaning to cordial:

• unfriendly
• hostile
• antagonistic

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