NYT Dictionary

CORDIAL

/ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/
AdjectiveNounCOR-dialcor-dial · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heartfeltprofoundaffableamiablerefreshinginvigoratingrenewingsquashhigh juiceliqueur

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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