CORDIALITY

amity, cordiality

(noun) a cordial disposition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cordiality (countable and uncountable, plural cordialities)

The quality of being cordial.

A friendly utterance.

Synonyms

• affability, amiability, friendliness, warmth

Anagrams

• radiolytic

Source: Wiktionary


Cor*dial"i*ty (k, n.; pl. Cordialities (-t. Etym: [LL. cordialitas, fr. cordialis sincere: cf. F. cordialité.]

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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