n.
Pronunciation: ' ko ̇ r-j ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cord-, cor heart ― more at HEART
Date: 14th century
1 obsolete : of or relating to the heart : VITAL
2 : tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate <bottles full of excellent cordial waters ― Daniel Defoe>
3 a : sincerely or deeply felt <a cordial dislike for each other> b : warmly and genially affable < cordial relations>
synonyms see GRACIOUS
– cor · dial · ly \ ' ko ̇ rj-l ē , ' ko ̇ r-j ə - \ adverb
– cor · dial · ness \ ' ko ̇ r-j ə l-n ə s \ noun