Amicable vs. Cordial — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Amicable and Cordial
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Amicable
Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord
The meeting was relatively amicable
An amicable settlement of the dispute
Cordial
Warm and friendly
The atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
Amicable
Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.
Cordial
Strongly felt
I earned his cordial loathing
Amicable
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
They hoped to reach an amicable agreement.
He was an amicable fellow with an easy smile.
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Cordial
A sweet fruit-flavoured drink
Wine cups and fruit cordials
A tall glass of blackcurrant cordial
Amicable
Friendly; proceeding from, or exhibiting, friendliness; after the manner of friends; peaceable; as, an amicable disposition, or arrangement.
That which was most remarkable in this contest was . . . the amicable manner in which it was managed.
Cordial
A pleasant-tasting medicine.
Amicable
Characterized by friendship and good will
Cordial
Warm and sincere; friendly
A cordial welcome.
Very cordial relations.
Cordial
Polite and respectful; formally pleasant
"He shook my hand, but not warmly.
He was cordial, but not amiable" (Oliver Sacks).
Cordial
Strongly felt; fervent
A cordial abhorrence of waste.
Cordial
(Archaic) Invigorating; stimulating. Used especially of a beverage.
Cordial
A liqueur.
Cordial
An invigorating or medicinal drink; a tonic.
Cordial
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
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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