Cordial
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
Cordial (adjective)
- Being friendly and polite in a pleasant way.
- Showing genuine and strong feelings.
Examples
- The host gave a cordial welcome to all guests.
- Their cordial relationship made working together enjoyable.
Common collocations: cordial greeting, cordial atmosphere, cordial thanks, cordial apology, fruit cordial
Cordial (noun)
- A sweet drink made from fruit juice, often mixed with water.
- A strong, sweet drink used as medicine in the past.
Examples
- She poured a glass of cordial for the children.
- The cordial was too sweet for his taste.