Cordial
Cordial adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.
Usage example: a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable
Kindly
Kindly adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.
Usage example: brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health
Cordial is a synonym for kindly in compassionate topic. Sometimes you can use "Cordial" instead an adjective "Kindly", if it concerns topics such as benevolent.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Grady, for instance, starts off kindly and incredibly cordial, but the moment Jack recognises him and mentions the murder of his wife and children at his hands, his entire demeanour changes and starts radiating pure malevolence.
Source: Film / The Shining
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