CORDIALNESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cordialness

noun

Definition of cordialness

as in friendship

kindly concern, interest, or support an affluent suburb that has never been known for its cordialness toward the downtrodden

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Noun

Her demeaning behavior toward her boyfriend makes the letter writer reconsider their friendship.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

All the more reason for leaders to play the generosity sweepstakes in ways that are advantageous to them.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Give creators the freedom and resources to do something meaningful for their own communities, whether that means recognizing someone, supporting a local cause or simply creating a moment of generosity or care.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Rice’s reputation as the rare C-suite suit with both taste and talent-friendliness followed him out of Disney to a non-exclusive production and co-financing deal with A24 for both TV and film.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
These battlewagons have many pluses, but user-friendliness isn't one of them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendliness

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