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in a genuinely warm, kind, and friendly manner
- He smiled cordially as he welcomed the guests.
- The two leaders shook hands cordially after the meeting.
- She cordially thanked everyone for attending the dinner.
- They were cordially received at every house they visited.
- The professor cordially offered assistance to struggling students.
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in a deeply felt or emphatic way, especially to express dislike or hatred
- He cordially despises arrogance in any form.
- She cordially loathed the idea of working with him.
- They cordially detested every minute of the meeting.
- I cordially regret ever trusting them.
- He was cordially opposed to the new policy.