heartily, cordially, warmly
(adverb) in a hearty manner; “‘Yes,’ the children chorused heartily”; “We welcomed her warmly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cordially (comparative more cordially, superlative most cordially)
In a cordial, warm or friendly manner.
As indicated above, the term is often used in letter closings.
Source: Wiktionary
Cor"dial*ly, adv.
Definition: In a cordial manner. Dr. H. More.
Cor"dial (kr"jal, formally krd"yal; 106, 277), a. Etym: [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.]
1. Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.] A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton.
2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. Milton.
3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. Behold this cordial julep here That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. Milton.
Syn.
– Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.
Cor"dial, n.
1. Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden.
2. (Med)
Definition: Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
3. (Com.)
Definition: Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
