cordial

Meanings

• noun

  A cordial is a type of sweetened alcoholic beverage or a drink that is warm and friendly.

  - "He offered his guest a cordial drink to warm them up."
  - "The cordial was a hit at the party."

• adjective

  In a cordial relationship, people are friendly, warm, and supportive towards each other.

  - "Despite their differences, they maintained a cordial relationship."
  - "The cordial atmosphere at the conference made it easy for attendees to network."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

heartfelt , affable , amiable , cheer , invigorating

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cordial
choral , corral , oral

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Variants

List of all variants of cordial that leads to same result
cordial , cordially , cordialness , cordialnesses , cordials

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Etymology

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The word 'cordial' comes from the Latin word 'cordialis,' meaning 'relating to the heart.'

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Trivia

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1. Cordials were once used as love potions in ancient Egypt.

2. The oldest known cordial recipe dates back to 1200 BC.

3. Cordials were once believed to have healing properties and were used to treat various ailments.

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Related Concepts

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1. liqueur: Cordials are a type of liqueur, which is a sweetened alcoholic beverage.

2. digestif: Cordials are also known as digestifs, which are alcoholic beverages that aid in digestion.

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Quotes

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1. Mr. Price now received his daughter; and having given her a "cordial" hug, and observed that she was grown into a woman …

   - Jane Austen,{it}Mansfield Park{/it},1814

2. My reception was "cordial" enough …

   - Robert Frost,7 Jan. 1913,{"source"=>"in {it}Selected Letters of Robert Frost{/it}, edited by Lawrance Thompson", "aqdate"=>"1964"}

3. Though its chairman, Charles Obi, was "cordial" to him, the others made it clear that they didn't want him.

   - Ishmael Reed,{it}Japanese by Spring{/it},1993

4. … Conrad Black was "cordial" and not the least rumbustious.

   - Calvin Trillin,{it}New Yorker{/it},17 Dec. 2001

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Culture

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Cordials have a long history and have been used in various cultures for different purposes. In ancient Rome, cordials were used as medicinal remedies, while in medieval Europe, they were served as celebratory drinks. Today, cordials are popular in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, India, and the Caribbean.

How to Memorize "cordial"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'cordial,' imagine a warm, friendly person offering you a drink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cordial' with the word 'friendly' or 'warm.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cordials are Cool Drinks I Always Love' to remember the word.

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