What is another word for Cordialities?

Pronunciation: [kˌɔːdɪˈalɪtiz] (IPA)

Cordialities refer to friendly and warm exchanges or gestures of goodwill. It is an expression of pleasantness and politeness. Some common synonyms for cordialities include pleasantries, courtesies, civilities, amenities, and politeness. These words all carry similar meanings and can be used interchangeably depending on the context. Other related words that can be used as synonyms for cordialities include kindness, hospitality, geniality, and graciousness. In any case, using synonyms for cordialities can help to add variety and depth to your writing or conversation, while conveying similar meaning and intent.

What are the hypernyms for Cordialities?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cordialities

Doubtless she will be freer to come abroad; but I hope and trust she will not be taking to staying any time in London or Paris, in the brutal cynical atmosphere of which places her little eagerness and efflorescences and Cordialities would receive no such sympathetic treatment as they do with us, until she had stayed long enough for people to know her thoroughly and conquered a position by living down the first impression.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James
From many a page what Cordialities step forth to console and to fortify us; what divine depths we come upon; what sudden vistas of sunshine through tempest-shaken shadows; what bursts of splendor through nebulous mutterings.
"Essays Æsthetical"
George Calvert
Evan pressed Lady Jocelyn's hand, and turning from her bent his head to Sir Franks, who, without offering an exchange of Cordialities, said, at arm's length: 'Good-bye, sir.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith

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