genial vs cordial

genial is not a noun while cordial is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
genial	No	Yes	No	No
cordial	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, genial and cordial are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of genial include affable, amiable.

genial (noun)	cordial (noun)
	strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

genial (adjective)	cordial (adjective)
of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw	diffusing warmth and friendliness
diffusing warmth and friendliness	politely warm and friendly
agreeable, conducive to comfort	sincerely or intensely felt