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cordiality

[kawr-jal-i-tee, kawr-jee-al-, -dee-al-]

noun

plural

cordialities 
  1. cordial quality or feeling.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. an expression of cordial feeling.



cordiality

/ ˌɔːɪˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. warmth of feeling

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • uncordiality noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cordiality1

First recorded in 1590–1600; cordial + -ity
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Example Sentences

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But everyone is going through something difficult in “Cordially,” and the lack of, well, cordiality can be wearying.

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As Samet navigates his final semester, winter giving way to summer, he holds his true intentions close to the vest, his outward signs of cordiality undercut by ugly outbursts when he feels betrayed.

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Many such ties are now strained and may never return to their past cordiality.

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That cordiality did not extend far beyond the dais: Mr. McCarthy’s allies claim that they do not have a functional bond, for which they blame Mr. Biden.

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The new cordiality was on display on Wednesday when Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Jeffries were spotted exiting the speaker’s office while engaged in a friendly and businesslike discussion.

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doescordiality mean?

Cordiality is the quality of being cordial—friendly and polite.Cordial is used to describe people and their behavior toward others in social situations, especially when they do not know each other well.A cordial greeting is a warm and friendly one, especially one intended to make someone feel welcome. When you treat people with cordiality, you treat them with a sincere friendliness and warmth.Example: Even when I don’t like my coworkers, I try to treat them with cordiality. 

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