cordial Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
liqueur.
adjective satellite diffusing warmth and friendliness
affable; amiable; genial.
- an affable smile
- an amiable gathering
- cordial relations
- a cordial greeting
- a genial host
adjective satellite politely warm and friendly
- a cordial handshake
adjective satellite sincerely or intensely felt
- a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort
- a cordial abhorrence of waste

LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.

Proceeding from the heart. Obs.
A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton.
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. Milton.
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Behold this cordial julep here That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. Milton.
Syn. -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.

Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden.
(Med) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
(Com.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.