All 4 Uses of
cordial
in
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- This was spoken with such an appearance of cordiality, that I had not the least doubt of his meaning what he said.†
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- He thank'd me cordially, the information being of importance to him; and from that time he became my friend, greatly to my advantage afterwards on many occasions.†
- Our former differences were forgotten, and our meeting was very cordial and affectionate.†
- My Quincy return'd thanks to the Assembly in a handsome memorial, went home highly pleas'd with the success of his embassy, and ever after bore for me the most cordial and affectionate friendship.†
Definition:
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(cordial as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite