cordial
adjective · nounB1Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
I have a cordial dislike for arachnids.
- 2.
Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.
- 3.
(rare)Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
- 4.
(obsolete)Proceeding from the heart.
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(Australia, New Zealand, UK)A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.
Đồng nghĩa: squash, high juice
- 2.
(Australia, New Zealand, UK)An individual serving of such a diluted drink.
- 3.
A pleasant-tasting medicine.
- 4.
A liqueur prepared using the infusion process.
1728, John Gay, The Beggar's Opera, Act III, Scene 1, in 1828, British Theatre, Comprising Tragedies, Comedies, Operas, and Farces, 827, Lucy. But, miss Polly—in the way of friendship, will you give me leave to propose a glass of cordial to you ? Polly. Strong waters are apt to give me the headache.—I hope, madam, you will excuse me?
- 5.
A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant.
- 6.
Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant.
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ine-pro Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from cordiālis (of the heart), from cor (heart).