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cordially

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/ˈkɔːr.dʒə.li/ · cor-di-al-ly

In a warm and friendly way.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a warm and friendly way.

ایک دوستانہ اور گرم طریقے سے۔

خوش دلی سے

khush dili se

Synonyms

warmlygraciouslygeniallyخوشگوار طریقے سےدوستانہ طور پرمحبت سے

Antonyms

coldlyindifferentlyungraciouslyسرد مہربے پرواہی سےاحسان ناشناسی سے

Common Collocations

  • cordially invited
  • cordially welcomed
  • cordially greeted

Example Sentences

She was cordially invited to the wedding.

انہیں شادی کی تقریب میں خوش دلی سے مدعو کیا گیا۔

Unhein shadi ki taqreeb mein khush dili se mad'oo kiya gaya.

The host greeted the guests cordially.

مہمانوں کا میزبان نے خوش دلی سے استقبال کیا۔

Mehmaanon ka mezban ne khush dili se isteqbaal kiya.

They cordially expressed their gratitude.

انہوں نے خوش دلی سے اپنی شکرگزاری کا اظہار کیا۔

Unhon ne khush dili se apni shukr guzari ka izhaar kiya.

Easily Confused With

cordial:Cordial is an adjective meaning warm and friendly, while cordially is the adverb form describing the manner in which something is done.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'cordially' as a warm hug for your words.

Imagine a warm hand shake with a smile, welcoming you into a gathering.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cordialis" — of or pertaining to the heart

First known use: 15th century

The word 'cordially' comes from the Latin 'cordialis', which means 'of or pertaining to the heart'. It has evolved in English to denote warmth and friendliness in communication.