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cordially

cor·dial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-juh l or, esp. British, -dee-uh l]
    • /ˈkɔr dʒəl or, esp. British, -di əl/
    • /ˈkɔː.di.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-juh l or, esp. British, -dee-uh l]
    • /ˈkɔr dʒəl or, esp. British, -di əl/

Definitions of cordially word

  • adjective cordially courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception. 2
  • adjective cordially invigorating the heart; stimulating. 2
  • adjective cordially Archaic. of or relating to the heart. 2
  • noun cordially In a cordial, warm or friendly manner. 2
  • adverb cordially in a friendly way 2
  • adverb cordially sincerely 2

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Origin of cordially

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cordiālis, equivalent to Latin cordi- (stem of cor) heart + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Cordially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cordially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for cordially

adv cordially

  • warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • hospitably — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.

adverb cordially

  • pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
  • genially — characterized by genius.
  • affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
  • jovially — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.

Antonyms for cordially

adverb cordially

  • unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.

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