Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Nearby Words

uncordial

 - 2 dictionary results

cor⋅dial

  [kawr-juhl or, especially Brit., -dee-uhl]
Use uncordial in a Sentence
–adjective
1. courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
2. invigorating the heart; stimulating.
3. sincere; heartfelt: a cordial dislike.
4. Archaic. of or pertaining to the heart.
–noun
5. a strong, sweetened, aromatic alcoholic liquor; liqueur.
6. a stimulating medicine.
7. anything that invigorates or exhilarates.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < ML cordiālis, equiv. to L cordi- (s. of cor) heart + -ālis -al 1

Related forms:
cor⋅dial⋅ly, adverb
cor⋅dial⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. affectionate, genial. 2. cheering.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To uncordial
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cor·dial
Pronunciation: 'kor-j&l
Function: noun
: an invigorating and stimulating medicine, food, or drink
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see uncordial on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way