All 5 Uses
cordial
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Sons and Lovers
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- "Good-evening," she replied cordially.†
Chpt 2.8 *cordially = in a friendly way
- Some of the older hands, Fanny among them, remembered her earlier rule, and cordially disliked the memory.†
Chpt 2.10
- With Edgar she was cordial, but with Miriam cold and rather grudging.†
Chpt 2.8
- But Mrs. Morel was not cordial, and turned soon to Edgar.†
Chpt 2.8
- Leonard was jolly and cordial, and felt a fearful fool.†
Chpt 2.9
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.