Full of kindly sentiment or goodwill; showing warmth of affection or friendly feeling; cordial, kind-hearted, genial; = hearty, adj. 3a.

Having a warm heart; of a generous and affectionate disposition. Also, proceeding from, or indicating, such a disposition; hearty, cordial.

Of the heart, feelings, etc.: Full of love, gratitude, approbation, etc.; very cordial or tender.

figurative. Characterized by the warmth of humanity or of human feeling.