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cordiality

[ kawr-jal-i-tee, kawr-jee-al-or, especially British, -dee-al- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural cor·dial·i·ties

cordial quality or feeling.
Synonyms: heartiness, geniality, friendliness, warmth
an expression of cordial feeling.

cordiality

/ ˌkɔːdɪˈælɪtɪ /

First recorded in 1590–1600; cordial + -ity

She was delighted by your brilliant talk and sense of humour, but still more delighted by your cordiality and kindness.

He bowed a trifle stiffly, and was surprised to have his bow returned with a graciousness that amounted almost to cordiality.

Mark extended his hand cordially, but there was no warmth or cordiality in the hand that Spencer gave him.

Captain Stewart, who lived outside the town, received me with the same cordiality as the other residents had done.

The two men were talking with great cordiality, when the sound of a dogcart driving up to the front door disturbed them.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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