All 3 Uses of
cordial
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- "A hain't lives there," he said cordially, pointing to the Radley house.
p. 26.4cordially = in a friendly way
- With a click of her tongue she thrust out her bridgework, a gesture of cordiality that cemented our friendship.
p. 47.9cordiality = friendliness
- With most of her possessions gone and her beloved yard a shambles, she still took a lively and cordial interest in Jem's and my affairs.
p. 83.2 *cordial = friendly
Definitions:
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(1)
(cordial as in: a cordial reception) friendly -- usually warm and heartfelt, but possibly only polite
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Less commonly, "cordial" can refer to a sweet drink. The drink can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic depending upon region and context.