cordiality

[kawr-jal-i-tee, kawr-jee-al-, -dee-al-]

noun

plural

cordialities 

1. cordial quality or feeling.

   Synonyms: heartiness, geniality, friendliness, warmth

2. an expression of cordial feeling.

cordiality

/ ˌkɔːdɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. warmth of feeling

Other Word Forms

• uncordiality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordiality¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; cordial + -ity

Example Sentences

But that determined cordiality crumbled when masked immigration agents and military personnel descended on the city.

From Los Angeles Times

But everyone is going through something difficult in “Cordially,” and the lack of, well, cordiality can be wearying.

From Los Angeles Times

As Samet navigates his final semester, winter giving way to summer, he holds his true intentions close to the vest, his outward signs of cordiality undercut by ugly outbursts when he feels betrayed.

From Los Angeles Times

Many such ties are now strained and may never return to their past cordiality.

From Los Angeles Times

That cordiality did not extend far beyond the dais: Mr. McCarthy’s allies claim that they do not have a functional bond, for which they blame Mr. Biden.

From New York Times

Related Words

• reciprocity 
• sincerity 

When To Use

What does cordiality mean?

Cordiality is the quality of being cordial—friendly and polite.Cordial is used to describe people and their behavior toward others in social situations, especially when they do not know each other well.A cordial greeting is a warm and friendly one, especially one intended to make someone feel welcome. When you treat people with cordiality, you treat them with a sincere friendliness and warmth.Example: Even when I don’t like my coworkers, I try to treat them with cordiality.