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  1. 1. a. Proceeding from the heart. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur. Source: opted
  7. 7. adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness Source: wordnet
  8. 8. adj. politely warm and friendly Source: wordnet
  9. 9. adj. sincerely or intensely felt Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal Source: wordnet
  11. 11. 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. 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. Source: webster
  12. 12. Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermintcordial. Source: adambom

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