Vocabulary
Cordial
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
warm and friendly.
Urdu meaning
گرم جوشی، پرتپاک، خوشگوار
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Hopefully, the pact will deepen the already cordial ties between both states.
- Even before the Taliban`s return to power, Pakistan had been struggling to maintain cordial relations with Washington.
- But while we must maintain good ties with the US, it is essential to have cordial relations with a neighbour with whom we share a long border, and a long history.
- at Government House and ended after two and a half hours` cordial ...
- Both Russia and China, which have cordial ties with Iran, voted against it, while the US and its European allies supported it.
Synonyms
friendly, warm, genial, affable, amiable, pleasant, fond, affectionate, warm-hearted
Curator example
“the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed”
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