Cordialness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈkȯr-jəl/ cor·dial

Meaning & Definition of Cordialness

Cordialness (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

Cordialness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. kindly concern, interest, or support

    "an affluent suburb that has never been known for its cordialness toward the downtrodden"

    similar: amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness, neighborliness
    related: bonhomie, camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness
    opposite: ill will, malevolence, venom
    near: disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness

Related Entry: Cordial (adjective)

Cordial is a different word from Cordialness. The synonyms below are for cordial, not for cordialness.

  1. having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest

    "a cordial inquiry about her mother's health"

    similar: amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, comradely, friendly, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, matey (chiefly British), neighborly, palsy, palsy-walsy (slang), warm, warmhearted
    related: affable, agreeable, approachable, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, nice, sweet, clubby, convivial, folksy, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, social, jolly, jovial, merry, extroverted, outgoing, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, close, familiar, intimate, adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond, lovesome, loving, tender, tenderhearted
    opposite: antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly
    near: alienated, estranged, chilly, cold, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, wintry, unsociable, unsocial, aggressive, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, disputatious, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, inhospitable, inimical

  2. showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations

    "a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable"

    similar: affable, genial, gracious, hospitable, sociable
    related: agreeable, amiable, benign, benignant, congenial, convivial, friendly, kind, kindly, neighborly, accommodating, obliging, considerate, courteous, polite, thoughtful, cosmopolitan, sophisticated, urbane, approachable, attentive, outgoing
    opposite: inhospitable, ungenial, ungracious, unsociable
    near: boorish, churlish, abrupt, blunt, brusque, curt, gruff, sharp, snippy, antisocial, disagreeable, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, sullen, surly, uncivil, unfriendly, unkind, unmannerly, crabbed, crabby, cross, crusty, grumpy

  3. having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind

    "he insisted that a cordial nip of brandy would be just the thing for someone suffering from shock"

    similar: bracing, invigorating, refreshing, rejuvenating, restorative, reviving, stimulating, stimulative, tonic, vital, vitalizing
    related: life-giving, conditioning, strengthening, animating, exhilarating, exhilarative, quickening, sharp, corrective, curative, curing, medicinal, rectifying, recuperative, reformative, reformatory, rehabilitative, remedial, remedying, reparative, therapeutic, beneficial, healthful, healthy, helpful, salubrious, salutary, wholesome
    near: deadening, debilitating, draining, enervating, enfeebling, exhausting, numbing, sapping, weakening, wearying, deleterious, injurious, pernicious, insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cordialness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cordialness:

amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness, neighborliness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cordialness

Words with the opposite meaning of Cordialness:

ill will, malevolence, venom

Related Words for Cordialness

bonhomie, camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness

Near Antonyms of Cordialness

disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness

Word Forms of Cordialness

Derived words: cordially (adverb), cordialness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cordialness

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

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Cordialness

What does "Cordialness" mean?

"Cordialness" means showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval, politely pleasant and friendly. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval, politely pleasant and friendly.

What is another word for "Cordialness"?

Other words for "Cordialness" include amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, fellowship, friendliness and friendship. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cordialness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cordialness"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cordialness". Common alternatives include amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit and good-fellowship.

What is the opposite of "Cordialness"?

Antonyms of "Cordialness" include ill will, malevolence and venom. Near antonyms include disfavor, intolerance, animosity and antagonism.

How do you use "Cordialness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cordialness" in a sentence: "an affluent suburb that has never been known for its cordialness toward the downtrodden".

Is "Cordialness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cordialness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cordialness"?

"Cordialness" is pronounced /ˈkȯr-jəl/ and divided into syllables as cor·dial.

What is the origin of the word "Cordialness"?

"Cordialness" comes from Middle English cordiall "of the heart, cardiac, invigorating, deeply felt," borrowed from Medieval Latin cordiālis, from Latin cord-, cor "heart" + -iālis -ial. First known use: 15th century.