cordial — meaning in English

English meaning

• cordial adj Warm and friendly, though often in a polite or formal way.
• hearty adj Warm, enthusiastic, and genuine.
• warm adj Having a moderately high, usually pleasant, temperature.

Senses

cordial is used for these senses in English:

• hearty Promoting strength; nourishing.
• warm Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.

cordial — full definition

1. adj Warm and friendly, though often in a polite or formal way.
2. noun A sweet, concentrated fruit drink diluted with water before drinking (chiefly British).
3. noun A flavoured liqueur, often sweet.

hearty — full definition

1. adj Warm, enthusiastic, and genuine.
2. adj Large, filling, and satisfying, especially of food.

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