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Added 9 October 2026

cordial

/ˈkɔː.di.əl/ noun

Latin root: cordiālis Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cordial at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal.

adjective

Diffusing warmth and friendliness.
an affable smile
Politely warm and friendly.
a cordial handshake
Sincerely or intensely felt.
a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort

Origin

Inherited from Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).

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