Die woordeboekbetekenis van die woord "hartlikheid" is die opregte en warm vriendelikheid, vriendelikheid en beleefdheid wat mense teenoor mekaar toon. Dit kan ook verwys na 'n drankie wat soet en verfrissend is, soos 'n vruggies.
The beginning, however, of every visit displayed none but the properest feelings, and this being of necessity so short might be hoped to pass away in unsullied cordiality.
He thanked him with grateful cordiality for his kindly welcome, although he must at that moment have been suffering bitterly to find another dungeon where he had fondly reckoned on discovering a means of regaining his liberty.
He did not press me to remain, but, as I departed, he shook my hand with even more than his usual cordiality.
The next day he went to dine with his friend, and was welcomed by Camilla, who received and treated him with great cordiality, knowing the affection her husband felt for him.
