Meaning of CORDIALITY
| Pronunciation: | | kor'jalitee
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| | Definition: | | [n] a cordial disposition |
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| | Synonyms: | | amity |
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| | See Also: | | friendliness | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Cor*dial"i*ty\ (k?r-j?l"?-t? or k?r`d?-?l"-; 106),
n.; pl. {Cordialities} (-t?z). [LL. cordialitas, fr.
cordialis sincere: cf. F. cordialit['e].]
1. Relation to the heart. [Obs.]
That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or
reference unto the heart, will much be doubted.
--Sir T.
Browne.
2. Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard;
heartiness. --Motley.
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| | Related Terms: | | agreeability, agreeableness, amiability, approbation, approval, enjoyableness, favor, geniality, gratefulness, mutuality, pleasance, pleasantness, reciprocity, responsiveness, sweetness and light, sympathy, understanding, warmth |
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