Both Uses
cordial
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My Antonia
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- He came down, not very cordially.†
Book 1 *cordially = in a friendly way
- When Lena was gone, Frances asked Antonia why she hadn't been a little more cordial to her.†
Book 2
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.