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Cordial

  1. noun

    strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

    Similar: liqueur

  2. adjective

    diffusing warmth and friendliness

    “an affable smile”

    Similar: affable, amiable, genial

  3. adjective

    sincerely or intensely felt

    “a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort”

  4. adjective

    politely warm and friendly

    “a cordial handshake”

Word family

cordialness · cordiality · cordially

Words that mean the same

Friendly and Agreeable

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