Looking for the meaning of the word CORDIAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CORDIAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cordial
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (also in the sense ‘belonging to the heart’): from medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor, cord- ‘heart’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːdɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
warm and friendly
Short Definition:warm
Examples:- the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
Definition:
strongly felt
Short Definition:strongly felt
Examples:- I earned his cordial loathing
Word: Cordial
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːdɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sweet fruit-flavoured drink
Short Definition:sweet fruit-flavoured drink
Examples:- wine cups and fruit cordials
- a tall glass of blackcurrant cordial
Definition:
a pleasant-tasting medicine.
Short Definition:pleasant-tasting medicine
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