CORDIAL, adjective [Latin , the heart.] 1. Proceeding from the heart; hearty; sincere; not hypocritical; warm; affectionate. With looks of cordial love. We give our friends a cordial reception. 2. Reviving the spirits; cheering; invigorating; giving strength or spirits; as cordial waters. CORDIAL, noun 1. In medicine, that which suddenly excites the system, and increases the action of the heart or circulation when languid; any medicine which increases strength, raises the spirits, and gives life and cheerfulness to a person when weak and depressed. 2. Any thing that comforts, gladdens and exhilarates; as, good news is a cordial to the mind.
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