adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a cordial, warm, friendly or heartfelt manner.

   "I may ask you, then, cordially to thank Sir George Goldie for all that he has done for the Society."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a hearty manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

arm in armcheerfullyfairfavorablyferventlyfervidly

Example

More examples

"You are cordially invited to our fiftieth anniversary celebration."

Etymology

From cordial + -ly. Compare Middle English cordyally (“by heart”).

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