Cordially
/ˈkɔːr.dʒəl.i/noun
In a warm, sincere, and friendly manner.
Did you know?“Cordial” originated from Latin cor, meaning “heart,” and was historically associated with substances believed to invigorate or strengthen the heart.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kerd-
“Heart; the bodily organ associated with inner feeling and courage”
Ancient Latin
Latin
cor
“Heart”
Late Latin
Latin
cordialis
“Of or belonging to the heart”
14th Century
Old French
cordial
“Heartfelt, sincere, or warm”
15th Century
English
cordial
“Warm and friendly; also a medicinal or stimulating drink”
Modern English
English
cordially
“In a warm, sincere, and friendly manner”