adjective

cordial

Translation

friendly, warm, heartfelt

We received a cordial welcome.

Their relations have always been cordial.

Would you like some blackcurrant cordial?

((a/an)) cordial ((noun)) Describes a noun as friendly. He gave me a cordial smile.

((some)) cordial A type of sweet fruit drink. She mixed the cordial with water.

Synonyms: friendly, warm, affable, genial; Antonyms: hostile, cold, unfriendly

From Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart'. So, 'cordial' means 'from the heart'.

Think of a 'cordial' greeting as one that warms your 'cor' (heart).