cordially

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to express kindness, politeness, or warmth in speech or writing.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cordially
daily , jovially , merrily , qually , rally

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Variants

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cordial , cordially , cordialness , cordialnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'cordeial', meaning 'of the heart' or 'friendly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cordially' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, it is customary to offer a cordial drink, such as tea or coffee, to guests as a sign of hospitality and warmth.

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Related Concepts

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1. politeness: Cordially is related to politeness as it expresses kindness and consideration towards others.

2. friendliness: Cordially is also related to friendliness as it conveys a warm and welcoming attitude towards others.

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Quotes

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1. Mr. Price now received his daughter; and having given her a "cordial" hug, and observed that she was grown into a woman …

   - Jane Austen,{it}Mansfield Park{/it},1814

2. My reception was "cordial" enough …

   - Robert Frost,7 Jan. 1913,{"source"=>"in {it}Selected Letters of Robert Frost{/it}, edited by Lawrance Thompson", "aqdate"=>"1964"}

3. Though its chairman, Charles Obi, was "cordial" to him, the others made it clear that they didn't want him.

   - Ishmael Reed,{it}Japanese by Spring{/it},1993

4. … Conrad Black was "cordial" and not the least rumbustious.

   - Calvin Trillin,{it}New Yorker{/it},17 Dec. 2001

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Culture

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In literature, cordially is often used to convey warmth and friendliness in letters or dialogue. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma', Mr. Knightley writes a letter to Emma, expressing his feelings for her in a cordial manner. In art, cordially can be depicted through gestures, such as a handshake or a hug, to convey a sense of warmth and connection.

How to Memorize "cordially"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, welcoming scene with friends or family. Visualize yourself expressing kindness and warmth towards others in a similar manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cordially' with the feeling of warmth and kindness towards others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cords of Kindness' to remember the meaning of cordially.

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