cordial
/ˈkɔːrdiəl/·코디얼·adjective
warm and friendly; sincere
LatinCEFR B2
Root
Latin 'cor' (heart) + -ial (relating to)
Latin cordialis (of the heart) → Middle English cordial (heart-strengthening drink) → Modern cordial (heartfelt)
In a word
cor (heart) + -ial (relating to) = 'of-the-heart business'. In Middle English, a cordial was a heart-strengthening herbal drink. The drink has mostly faded — but "a cordial welcome" still carries the same heart in it. The medicine left; the warmth stayed.
Examples
They have a cordial relationship with their neighbors.
She gave us a cordial welcome.
The talks were brief but cordial.
Related
corecouragerecordcordially