cordial

/ˈkȯr-jəl/

Middle English cordiall "of the heart, cardiac, invigorating, deeply felt," borrowed from Medieval Latin cordiālis, from Latin cord-, cor "heart" + -iālis -ial

adjective

  1. showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval : politely pleasant and friendly

  2. sincerely or deeply felt

  3. tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate

a cordial welcome

a cordial dislike for each other

gracious cordial affable genial sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration. cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.

noun

  1. liqueur

  2. a stimulating medicine or drink