Affectionate vs. Cordial — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Affectionate and Cordial
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Affectionate
Having or showing fond feelings or affection; loving and tender.
Cordial
Warm and friendly
The atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
Affectionate
(Obsolete) Inclined or disposed.
Cordial
Strongly felt
I earned his cordial loathing
Affectionate
(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.
She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
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Cordial
A sweet fruit-flavoured drink
Wine cups and fruit cordials
A tall glass of blackcurrant cordial
Affectionate
(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
The affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language
Cordial
A pleasant-tasting medicine.
Affectionate
(obsolete) Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.
Cordial
Warm and sincere; friendly
A cordial welcome.
Very cordial relations.
Affectionate
(rare) To show affection to; to have affection for.
Cordial
Polite and respectful; formally pleasant
"He shook my hand, but not warmly.
He was cordial, but not amiable" (Oliver Sacks).
Affectionate
To emotionally attach (oneself) to.
Cordial
Strongly felt; fervent
A cordial abhorrence of waste.
Affectionate
Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.
Cordial
(Archaic) Invigorating; stimulating. Used especially of a beverage.
Affectionate
Kindly inclined; zealous.
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.
Cordial
A liqueur.
Affectionate
Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.
Cordial
An invigorating or medicinal drink; a tonic.
Affectionate
Strongly inclined; - with to.
Cordial
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
Affectionate
Having or displaying warmth or affection;
Affectionate children
Caring parents
A fond embrace
Fond of his nephew
A tender glance
A warm embrace
Cordial
Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
Cordial
(rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Cordial
(obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.
Cordial
A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
Cordial
An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
Cordial
A pleasant-tasting medicine.
Cordial
A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
Cordial
A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
Cordial
Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant.
Cordial
Proceeding from the heart.
A rib with cordial spirits warm.
Cordial
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of cordial loveHung over her enamored.
Cordial
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Behold this cordial julep hereThat flames and dances in his crystal bounds.
Cordial
Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind.
Cordial
Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
Cordial
Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
Cordial
Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Cordial
Diffusing warmth and friendliness;
An affable smile
An amiable gathering
Cordial relations
A cordial greeting
A genial host
Cordial
Showing warm and heartfelt friendliness;
Gave us a cordial reception
A hearty welcome
Cordial
Sincerely or intensely felt;
A cordial regard for his visitor's comfort
A cordial abhorrence of waste
A fervent hope
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