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.†
*cordiality = friendliness
- 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.†
cordially = in a friendly way
Uses with a meaning too rare to warrant foucs:
- 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.†
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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) 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.