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Cordial vs. Congenial — What's the Difference?

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

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

Cordial

Strongly felt
I earned his cordial loathing

Congenial

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

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.

Cordial

A pleasant-tasting medicine.

Congenial

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

Cordial

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

Congenial

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

Cordial

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

Congenial

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

Cordial

Strongly felt; fervent
A cordial abhorrence of waste.

Congenial

Suitable to one’s needs.

Cordial

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

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

Cordial

A liqueur.

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.

Cordial

An invigorating or medicinal drink; a tonic.

Congenial

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

Cordial

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

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

Cordial

Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

Congenial

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

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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