cordiality /kɔːɹˈd͡ʒæl.ɪ.tiː/ noun2 •The quality of being cordial.Adam gave her—the spaniel, not Mrs. Florin—a gentle prod with his foot and a lump of sugar. She licked his shoe with evident cordiality. Adam was not above feeling flattered by friendliness in dogs. — 1930 •A friendly utterance.Lucia rivalled these cordialities with equal fervour and about as much sincerity. — 1931 formscordialities