Meaning & use
cordial
Warm, friendly, and sincere in manner, especially in a formal or polite setting.
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The two rival executives kept a cordial relationship despite years of business competition.
Their host greeted every guest with a cordial smile and a firm handshake.
A note on using this word
Cordial suggests polite warmth rather than deep affection, and often describes formal or professional relationships.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A sweet, non-alcoholic fruit-flavored drink, usually diluted with water, in British English.
We poured the children a glass of blackcurrant cordial with their lunch.
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