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

Example Sentences

You are cordially invited to witness the moment a music loving bride celebrated her wedding crowd-surfing to the band that led her to meet her husband.

From BBC

“We cordially invite everyone to visit the exhibition and form their own opinions,” the museum writes.

From Science Magazine

Mr. Christie responded cordially, wishing Mr. Trump well.

From New York Times

As a count from Transylvania, he would like to cordially invite everyone to spare him the Dracula jokes.

From New York Times

By 1952 Trygve Lie was the most cordially hated man in New York: toasted at the dais but scorned by an indignant left and vilified by the right.

From Salon

Related Words

• warmly