# cordially

**Pronunciation:** /ˈkɔːr.di.ə.li/ · KOR-dee-uh-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a warm, friendly, and polite manner.

## Examples

- She was cordially invited to the wedding.
- The ambassador greeted the delegation cordially.
- He thanked them cordially for their support.

## Synonyms

- warmly — Suggests genuine kindness and affection.
- politely — Focuses on good manners and respect.
- friendly — General term for being pleasant and approachable.
- amiably — Implies a cheerful and agreeable disposition.

## Antonyms

- coldly — Lacking warmth or friendliness.
- rudely — In an impolite or offensive manner.
- unfriendly — Not kind or pleasant.

## Collocations

- cordially invited — You are cordially invited to attend the annual charity ball.
- greeted cordially — The new neighbors were cordially greeted by everyone on the street.
- thanked cordially — He thanked the volunteers cordially for their hard work.

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