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cordial

UK
/ˈkɔːdʒəl/
US
/ˈkɔrdʒəl/

Translations

cordialnoun
cordials
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.di.əl/
US
/ˈkɔr.dʒəl/
sirop de fruitsBoisson sucrée et concentrée, à diluer avant consommation.
She poured a glass of blackcurrant cordial for the children.
Elle a versé un verre de sirop de cassis pour les enfants.
liqueurBoisson alcoolisée sucrée.
After dinner, they enjoyed a small glass of cherry cordial.
Après le dîner, ils ont dégusté un petit verre de liqueur à la cerise.
Additional translations
toniqueSens vieilli ou littéraire.
cordialadjective
more cordial
Comp.
most cordial
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːdʒəl/
US
/ˈkɔrdʒəl/
chaleureuxS’emploie pour une personne, un accueil ou une attitude, avec l’idée de chaleur et de sympathie.
The host gave us a cordial welcome, making us feel right at home.
L’hôte nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux, nous mettant tout de suite à l’aise.
cordialS’emploie surtout pour des relations ou des échanges polis, aimables et parfois un peu réservés.
Despite their differences, the two leaders maintained a cordial relationship.
Malgré leurs divergences, les deux dirigeants ont պահպանu des relations cordiales.
Additional translations
revigorantSens vieilli.
Synonyms
friendly
warm
welcoming
sincere
genial
affable
hearty
gracious
Antonyms
hostile
unfriendly
cold

Definitions

cordialnoun
A sweet fruit-flavored drink, often concentrated and diluted with water before drinking.
She poured a glass of blackcurrant cordial for the children.
A liqueur or sweetened alcoholic beverage.
After dinner, they enjoyed a small glass of cherry cordial.
Something that revives or invigorates; a stimulant or tonic (now chiefly archaic).
The weary travelers found the hot soup to be a welcome cordial after their long march.
cordialadjective
Warm and friendly; showing or marked by heartfelt friendliness.
The host gave us a cordial welcome, making us feel right at home.
Politely pleasant and friendly, often in a formal or reserved manner.
Despite their differences, the two leaders maintained a cordial relationship.
Archaic: Invigorating or stimulating to the heart; reviving.
The physician prescribed a cordial draught to restore the patient's strength.
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