cordiality

Definitions

The quality of being warm, friendly, and sincere.

Polite and pleasant behavior or social interaction.

Examples

Despite their long-standing professional rivalry, the two leaders greeted each other with surprising cordiality.

The host welcomed every guest with such genuine cordiality that everyone felt immediately at home.

Synonyms

warmth friendliness geniality amiability affability kindness heartiness

Antonyms

hostility coldness aloofness unfriendliness rudeness indifference animosity