Cor″dial (kôr″jal, formally kôrd″yal; 106, 277), a. [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.] 1. Proceeding from the heart.
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.