cordial

English

/ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/, /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
  • Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
  • (rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
  • (obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cordial root from Proto-Indo-European *ḱerd- (heart).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱerd-

Gloss

heart

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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