Antonyms for cordial
ˈkɔr dʒəl; esp. Brit. -di əlcor·dial

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1. cordialadjective

   Said of someone radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

   Synonyms:
   amiable, affable

2. cordialadjective

   Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.

   Synonyms:
   cheer, invigorating

3. cordialnoun

   A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.

   Synonyms:
   heartfelt

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. cordial

   Friendly, as said of persons, signifies having the disposition of a friend; as said of acts, it signifies befitting or worthy of a friend. The adjective friendly does not reach the full significance of the nouns "friend" and "friendship;" one may be friendly to those who are not his friends, and to be in friendly relations often signifies little more than not to be hostile. In its application to persons, accessible is used of public and eminent persons, who might, if disposed, hold themselves at a distance from others. Companionable and sociable refer to manner and behavior, cordial and genial express genuine kindliness of heart. We speak of a cordial greeting, a favorable reception, a neighborly call, a sociable visitor, an amicable settlement, a kind interest, a friendly regard, a hearty welcome. The Saxon friendly is stronger than the Latin amicable; the amicable may be merely formal; the friendly is from the heart. Fond is commonly applied to an affection that becomes, or at least appears, excessive. Affectionate, devoted, and tender are almost always used in a high and good sense; as, an affectionate son; a devoted friend; "the tender mercy of our God," Luke i, 78. Compare FRIENDSHIP.

   Antonyms:
   adverse, alienated, antagonistic, bellicose, belligerent, cold, contentious, disaffected, distant, estranged, frigid, hostile, ill-disposed, indifferent, inimical, unfriendly, unkind, warlike

   Synonyms:
   accessible, affable, affectionate, amicable, brotherly, companionable, complaisant, favorable, fond, friendly, genial, hearty, kind, kindly, loving, neighborly, sociable, social, tender, well-disposed

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1. cordial

   Antonyms:
   cold, distant, formal, ceremonious

   Synonyms:
   warm, earnest, sincere, reviving, invigorating, affectionate, hearty

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. liqueur, cordialadjective

   strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

   Antonyms:
   insincere, unfriendly, cool

   Synonyms:
   liqueur

2. affable, amiable, cordial, genialadjective

   diffusing warmth and friendliness

   "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"

   Antonyms:
   unfriendly, cool, insincere

   Synonyms:
   good-humored, good-humoured, kind, amiable, affable, mental, genial

3. cordialadjective

   politely warm and friendly

   "a cordial handshake"

   Antonyms:
   unfriendly, insincere, cool

   Synonyms:
   genial, affable, amiable

4. cordialadjective

   sincerely or intensely felt

   "a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"

   Antonyms:
   cool, unfriendly, insincere

   Synonyms:
   genial, affable, amiable

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1. cordialadjective

   Synonyms:
   hearty, sincere, affectionate, strengthening, invigorating, cheering

How to use cordial in a sentence?

1. Seán O'Casey:

   Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, great as each may be, their highest comfort given to the sorrowful is a cordial introduction into another's woe. Sorrow's the great community in which all men born of woman are members at one time or another.

2. Jared Schmeck:

   And now I am being attacked for utilizing my freedom of speech, he seems like he’s a cordial guy.

3. Robert Francis:

   They were very cordial the entire time ... even before and after the Spratly islands transit, when they left us they said, 'Hey, we're not going to be with you anymore. Wish you a pleasant voyage. Hope to see you again'.

4. Gordon Sondland:

   Indeed, over the spring and summer of 2019, I received nothing but cordial responses from Ambassador Bolton and Dr. Hill. Nothing was ever raised to me about any concerns regarding our Ukrainian policy.

5. Bill Ackman:

   All of our interactions with companies over the last five years have been cordial, constructive and productive, we intend to keep it that way as it makes our job easier and more fun, and our quality of life better.

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