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Cordiality: meaning, definitions and examples

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cordiality

 

[ kɔːrˈdɪælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

Cordiality refers to the sincerity and warmth in one's behavior towards others. It involves being friendly, gracious, and genuinely interested in fostering positive relationships.

Synonyms

affability, friendliness, warmth

Examples of usage

  • His cordiality towards new colleagues made them feel welcome.
  • She greeted him with a smile, demonstrating her natural cordiality.
  • The atmosphere at the party was filled with cordiality and good vibes.
Context #2 | Noun

communication

In communication, cordiality reflects a polite and respectful tone. It implies a pleasant and amicable manner in conversations or interactions.

Synonyms

amiability, courtesy, politeness

Examples of usage

  • The customer service representative handled the complaint with cordiality and professionalism.
  • Despite their disagreement, they maintained a level of cordiality in their discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "cordiality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cordialidade

🇮🇳 सौहार्दता

🇩🇪 Herzlichkeit

🇮🇩 keramahan

🇺🇦 сердечність

🇵🇱 serdeczność

🇯🇵 親しみ

🇫🇷 cordialité

🇪🇸 cordialidad

🇹🇷 samimiyet

🇰🇷 친절함

🇸🇦 ودية

🇨🇿 srdečnost

🇸🇰 srdečnosť

🇨🇳 热情

🇸🇮 srčnost

🇮🇸 hlýja

🇰🇿 жылы шырай

🇬🇪 სითბო

🇦🇿 səmimiyyət

🇲🇽 cordialidad

Etymology

The word 'cordiality' has its roots in the Latin word 'cordialis', meaning 'of or for the heart'. Over time, it evolved to signify warmth and sincerity in interpersonal interactions. The concept of cordiality has been valued across cultures as a key element in fostering harmonious relationships and communication.

See also: cordially.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,713, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.