June 1, 2026

cordial

/ˈkɔːdɪəl/adjective

Friendly and warm in manner.

Example sentence

“Despite their rivalry, the two coaches remained cordial.”

Describes polite warmth between people who are not close: relations between rival states are 'cordial' at best. Also a sweet fruit drink in Britain.

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