cordial
Example Sentences
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People who know Selig described him as buttoned-up and cordial, with a thoughtful rather than dogmatic approach to the legal questions around crypto and prediction markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
Away from the cameras, Harbhajan Singh, Misbah Ul-Haq and Ramiz Raja were spotted in cordial conversation in the media area.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
The conversations between the systems over duplication are usually cordial and collaborative, but he, too, sees the need for fine-tuning the law to ease decision-making.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
I have always been close with my mother, and I also have a cordial relationship with my stepfather’s children.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
The two of them playact with each other, pretending to be cordial, but only so it will make the final betrayal even sweeter.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing cordial
Grade 9, List 2
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Body Language: Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart")
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