cor·dial /ˈkɔrʤəl/
興奮劑,補品(a.)熱忱的,誠懇的,興奮的
cor·dial /ˈkɔrʤəl/ 名詞
甜酒,強心劑,興奮劑
Cor·dial, n.
1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. --Dryden.
2. Med Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
3. Com. Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
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Cor·dial a.
1. Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.]
A rib with cordial spirits warm. --Milton.
2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored. --Milton.
3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. --Milton.
Syn: -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.
cordial
adj 1: diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an
amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial
greeting"; "a genial host" [syn: affable, amiable,
genial]
2: showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; "gave us a cordial
reception"; "a hearty welcome" [syn: hearty]
3: sincerely or intensely felt; "a cordial regard for his
visitor's comfort"; "a cordial abhorrence of waste"; "a
fervent hope" [syn: fervent]
n : strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a
meal [syn: liqueur]