cordially

[ kawr-juh-leeor, especially British, -dee-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a courteous and friendly way; graciously:

   You are cordially invited to take part in the festivities.

2. deeply and sincerely:

   I was cordially ashamed of how we had acted.

Other Words From

• qua·si-cor·dial·ly adverb
• su·per·cor·dial·ly adverb
• un·cor·dial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordially¹

cordial ( def ) + -ly

Related Words

• warmly