cor·dial·i·ty \ˌkȯ(r)jēˈaləd.ē, kȯ(r)ˈjal-, -ətē, -i; US sometimes and Brit usually ˌkȯ(r)dēˈal- or -dˈyal-\noun (-es) Etymology: French cordialité, from Middle French, from cordial (from Medieval Latin cordialis) + -ité -ity : cordial quality : sincere affection and kindness : warmth of regard < the cordiality of his greeting was pleasant to his guests > : good will or good feeling : favor < the city's cordiality to new industry >