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Definition of Cordial
1. Noun. Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal.
Exact synonyms: Liqueur
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Drink, Inebriant, Intoxicant
Specialized synonyms: Absinth, Absinthe, Amaretto, Anisette, Anisette De Bordeaux, Benedictine, Chartreuse, Coffee Liqueur, Creme De Cacao, Creme De Menthe, Creme De Fraise, Drambuie, Galliano, Orange Liqueur, Kummel, Maraschino, Maraschino Liqueur, Pastis, Pernod, Pousse-cafe, Ratafee, Ratafia, Sambuca
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Drink, Inebriant, Intoxicant
Specialized synonyms: Absinth, Absinthe, Amaretto, Anisette, Anisette De Bordeaux, Benedictine, Chartreuse, Coffee Liqueur, Creme De Cacao, Creme De Menthe, Creme De Fraise, Drambuie, Galliano, Orange Liqueur, Kummel, Maraschino, Maraschino Liqueur, Pastis, Pernod, Pousse-cafe, Ratafee, Ratafia, Sambuca
2. Adjective. Diffusing warmth and friendliness. "A genial host"
Exact synonyms: Affable, Amiable, Genial
Similar to: Friendly
Derivative terms: Affability, Affableness, Amiability, Amiability, Amity, Cordiality, Geniality
Similar to: Friendly
Derivative terms: Affability, Affableness, Amiability, Amiability, Amity, Cordiality, Geniality
3. Adjective. Politely warm and friendly. "A cordial handshake"
4. Adjective. Sincerely or intensely felt. "A cordial abhorrence of waste"
Similar to: Sincere
Definition of Cordial
1. a. Proceeding from the heart.
2. n. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Definition of Cordial
1. a liqueur [n -S] - See also: liqueur
Medical Definition of Cordial
1. A sweet aromatic liquor. Origin: Mediev. L. Cordialis, fr. Cor (cord-), heart (05 Mar 2000)