Both Uses of
cordial
in
The Great Gatsby
- Welcome or not, I found it necessary to attach myself to some one before I should begin to address cordial remarks to the passers-by.†
p. 42..7 *
- Mr. Sloane didn't enter into the conversation, but lounged back haughtily in his chair; the woman said nothing either — until unexpectedly, after two highballs, she became cordial.†
p. 102..6
Definition:
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(cordial as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite