Cordial \Cor"dial\ (k?r"jal, formally k?rd"yal; 106, 277), a. [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.]

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Cordial \Cor"dial\, n.

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's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)