All 3 Uses of
cordial
in
The Fountainhead
- They smiled and seemed sincere in their efforts to approach him as a friend, to express appreciation, to display good will and cordial interest.†
Chpt 2.6
- Alvah Scarret unbent to the point of cordiality, but kept a wary distance.†
Chpt 2.9 *
- After the Stoddard trial many earnest discussions were held informally in the club rooms of the A.G.A. The attitude of the A.G.A. toward Ellsworth Toohey had not been cordial, particularly since the establishment of his Council.†
Chpt 2.15
Definition:
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(cordial as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite