cordial

5 definitions • 12 examples

friendly, but formal and polite:

a cordial smile/greeting/welcome/reception

Relations between the two leaders are said to be cordial.

He was superficially cordial but obviously detests me.

The meeting was cordial but businesslike.

The two sides have maintained a cordial relationship.

(of a feeling, especially dislike) strongly felt:

cordial dislike The two statesmen are known to have a cordial dislike for each other.

Many parents admit to a cordial dislike of the cartoon characters adored by their children.

The book's heroine nurses a cordial loathing of her pompous old boss.

They had a cordial hatred of populism and demagoguery.

a sweet drink made from fruit, to which water is usually added:

lime cordial

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friendly or pleasant:

a cordial greeting/smile

cordial relations