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Cordial vs. Congenial — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cordial and Congenial

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Cordial

Warm and friendly
The atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
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Congenial

(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own
His need for some congenial company
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Cordial

Strongly felt
I earned his cordial loathing
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Congenial

Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic.
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Cordial

A sweet fruit-flavoured drink
Wine cups and fruit cordials
A tall glass of blackcurrant cordial
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Congenial

Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable
A congenial host.
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Cordial

A pleasant-tasting medicine.
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Congenial

Suited to one's needs or nature; agreeable
Congenial surroundings.
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Cordial

Warm and sincere; friendly
A cordial welcome.
Very cordial relations.
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Congenial

Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
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Cordial

Polite and respectful; formally pleasant
"He shook my hand, but not warmly.
He was cordial, but not amiable" (Oliver Sacks).
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Congenial

Friendly or sociable.
The congenial bartender makes the Hog’s Head an inviting place to hang out during the weekends.
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Cordial

Strongly felt; fervent
A cordial abhorrence of waste.
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Congenial

Suitable to one’s needs.
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Cordial

(Archaic) Invigorating; stimulating. Used especially of a beverage.
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Congenial

Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic.
Congenial souls! whose life one avarice joins.
Two congenial spirits united . . . by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues
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Cordial

A liqueur.
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Congenial

Naturally adapted; suited to the disposition; as, a congenial atmosphere to work in.
To defame the excellence with which it has no sympathy . . . is its congenial work.
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Cordial

An invigorating or medicinal drink; a tonic.
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Congenial

Capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted; - used of plants.
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Cordial

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
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Congenial

Suitable to your needs or similar to your nature;
A congenial atmosphere to work in
Two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues
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Cordial

Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
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Congenial

Used of plants; capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
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Cordial

(rare) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
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Cordial

(obsolete) Proceeding from the heart.
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Cordial

A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
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Cordial

An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
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Cordial

A pleasant-tasting medicine.
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Cordial

A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
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Cordial

A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
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Cordial

Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant.
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Cordial

Proceeding from the heart.
A rib with cordial spirits warm.
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Cordial

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of cordial loveHung over her enamored.
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Cordial

Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Behold this cordial julep hereThat flames and dances in his crystal bounds.
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Cordial

Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind.
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Cordial

Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
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Cordial

Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
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Cordial

Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
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Cordial

Diffusing warmth and friendliness;
An affable smile
An amiable gathering
Cordial relations
A cordial greeting
A genial host
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Cordial

Showing warm and heartfelt friendliness;
Gave us a cordial reception
A hearty welcome
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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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