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cordial
English
Etymology
From Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordi?lis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?k??.d?.?l/, /?k??.d??l/
- (US) IPA(key): /?k??.d?.?l/, /?k??.d??l/, /?k??.dj?l/
Adjective
cordial (comparative more cordial, superlative most cordial)
- Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
- 1667, John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1859, Thomas Keightley (editor), The Poems of John Milton, Volume 1, page 381,
- He, on his side / Leaning half raised, with looks of cordial love / Hung over her enamoured.
- 1885, George Washington Schuyler, Colonial New York: Philip Schuyler and His Family, C. Scribner's Sons,
- The relations between the Earl of Bellomont and Colonel Schuyler were formal, but not cordial from the first.
- 1667, John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1859, Thomas Keightley (editor), The Poems of John Milton, Volume 1, page 381,
- Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
- 1869, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, Lorna Doone, Chapter 66,
- The sight of London warmed my heart with various emotions, such as a cordial man must draw from the heart of all humanity.
- 1869, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, Lorna Doone, Chapter 66,
- (rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
- 1634, John Milton, Comus, 1853, John Mitford (editor), The Poetical Works of John Milton, Volume 3, page 106,
- And first behold this cordial julep here / That flames and dances in his crystal bounds, / With spirits of balm, and fragrant syrups mix'd.
- 1634, John Milton, Comus, 1853, John Mitford (editor), The Poetical Works of John Milton, Volume 3, page 106,
- (obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.
- 1667, John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1957, Merritt Yerkes Hughes (editor), Complete Poems and Major Prose, page 373,
- Who stooping op'n'd my left side, and took / From thence a Rib with cordial spirits warm, / And Life-blood streaming fresh;
- 1667, John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1957, Merritt Yerkes Hughes (editor), Complete Poems and Major Prose, page 373,
Synonyms
- (hearty, warm): heartfelt
- (radiating warmth and friendliness): affable, amiable
- (tending to revive): cheering, invigorating
Derived terms
- cordiality
- cordially
Related terms
Translations
Noun
cordial (plural cordials)
- (Britain, Australia, New Zealand) A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
- (Britain, Australia, New Zealand) An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
- A pleasant-tasting medicine.
- A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
- 1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827,
- Lucy. But, miss Polly—in the way of friendship, will you give me leave to propose a glass of cordial to you ?
- Polly. Strong waters are apt to give me the headache.—I hope, madam, you will excuse me?
- 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, L. C. Page & Co.
- [Marilla] had put the bottle of raspberry cordial down in the cellar instead of in the closet [...].
- 1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827,
- A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
- (figuratively) Anything that revives or comforts.
Hypernyms
- liqueur
Translations
Anagrams
- Di Carlo, DiCarlo, Dicarlo
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin cordi?lis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k??.djal/
Adjective
cordial (feminine singular cordiale, masculine plural cordiaux, feminine plural cordiales)
- (archaic) stimulating the heart; tonic
- coming from the heart; sincere
- amiable
- Synonyms: chaleureux, aimable, sympathique
Derived terms
- cordialement
- cordialiser
- cordialité
Noun
cordial m (plural cordiaux)
- (medicine, obsolete) stimulant
- cordial
Further reading
- “cordial” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
Portuguese
Etymology
From Latin cordialis.
Adjective
cordial m or f (plural cordiais, comparable)
- cordial (sincere; affectionate)
Derived terms
- cordialmente
Further reading
- “cordial” in Dicionário Priberam da Língua Portuguesa.
Romanian
Etymology
From French cordial.
Adjective
cordial m or n (feminine singular cordial?, masculine plural cordiali, feminine and neuter plural cordiale)
- cordial
Declension
Related terms
- cordialitate
Romansch
Adjective
cordial
- sincere
- cordial
Derived terms
- cordialmain
Spanish
Etymology
From Latin cordialis.
Adjective
cordial (plural cordiales)
- cordial
Derived terms
- cordialmente
Further reading
- “cordial” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
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mannerly
English
Etymology
From Middle English manerly, equivalent to manner +? -ly.
Pronunciation
- (Canada) IPA(key): /?mæn??li/
- (General New Zealand) IPA(key): /?m?n?li?/
Adjective
mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)
- Polite, having good manners.
- 1593, William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Lucetta, as thou lov'st me, let me have / What thou think'st meet, and is most mannerly.
- 1861, Charlotte Yonge, The Young Step-Mother
- ...but Genevieve's laugh roused her again, partly because she thought it less mannerly than accorded with the girl's usual politeness.
- 1593, William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona
Derived terms
- mannerliness
Adverb
mannerly (comparative more mannerly, superlative most mannerly)
- Politely; with good manners.
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