cordial vs substantial

cordial

noun
  • Anything that revives or comforts, a stimulant. 

  • A liqueur prepared using the infusion process. 

  • A pleasant-tasting medicine. 

  • A candy (or bonbon) usually made of milk chocolate, filled with small fruits (often maraschino cherries) and syrup or fondant. 

  • A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking. 

  • An individual serving of such a diluted drink. 

adj
  • Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. 

  • Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial. 

  • Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. 

substantial

noun
  • Anything having substance; an essential part. 

adj
  • Most important; essential. 

  • Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable. 

  • Having a substance; actually existing. 

  • Corporeal; material; firm. 

  • Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy. 

  • Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling. 

  • Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant. 

  • Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm. 

How often have the words cordial and substantial occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )