cordially

adverb

cor·​dial·​ly ˈkȯrj-lē How to pronounce cordially (audio)
ˈkȯr-jə-;
US sometimes and British usually ˈkȯr-dē-ə-lē
Synonyms of cordiallynext
1
: in a cordial manner : with sincere good will
welcomed his friends cordially
cordially yours
2
: with zeal : vigorously and sincerely : emphatically
Jefferson and Hamilton cordially disliked each otherH. E. Scudder

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“Cordially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordially. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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