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cordial

cordial, warm

adjective kor-DYAHL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: Medieval Latin cordialis, from cor 'heart'

Also means

heartfelt

Usage Note

Cordial conveys sincere warmth and friendliness — stronger than merely amable (polite) but not as intense as afectuoso (affectionate). It is common in formal correspondence (un cordial saludo, a standard email sign-off) and describes pleasant social interactions. As a noun, un cordial can also refer to a sweetened herbal liqueur or tonic drink.

Examples

"El director nos recibió con un saludo cordial."

Natural Translation

The director welcomed us with a cordial greeting.

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