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cordially

/ˈkɔːr.dʒə.li/
cor · dial · ly
Adjective:cordial
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• adverb

1

In a warm, friendly, and polite manner.

Example

"You are cordially invited to attend the annual charity gala this Friday evening."

2

Intensely, deeply, or heartily (often used with verbs of dislike or disapproval).

Example

"The two rival politicians cordially detested each other throughout their long careers."

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• Nearby Words

corded
cordial
cordiality
cordially
cording
cordless
cordlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective cordial plus the adverbial suffix -ly; cordial derives from Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor ('heart').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cordially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cordially
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