cordially

[ kawr-juh-lee or, especially British, -dee-uh-lee ]

adverb

in a courteous and friendly way; graciously: You are cordially invited to take part in the festivities.
deeply and sincerely: I was cordially ashamed of how we had acted.

Origin of cordially

This race, which started out so cordially between two very professional people, has gotten a little rough.
Politics Report: It’s Happening! Plus, the Elections Contest | Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts | October 31, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
Abramoff clearly has come to cordially despise his old associate Ralph Reed—and repeats story after story intended to damage him.
David’s Book Club: ‘Capitol Punishment’ | David Frum | March 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
He and I had chatted cordially enough for a few minutes before Laura's arrival.
Some Occupiers Are More Equal Than Others | David Frum | January 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Kaplan and Dobbs—both big and tall Alpha males given to butting heads—cordially despised each other and let each other know it.
What Happened to the Real Lou? | Lloyd Grove | August 5, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
In the meantime, the outlaw, having observed how much more cordially the tyrant is received than himself, has made his exit.
Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")

He was a very tall man, and he had a very tall and hospitable daughter, nearly as big as himself, who received us very cordially.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy Fay
Thanks to Massna's warm introduction and his own reputation, he found himself cordially received by the First Consul.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Nancy, appearing much gratified thereby, saluted him cordially.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles Dickens
In one word, to the whole worship of God the soul that clings to His Covenant will cordially bind itself in his dread presence.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham

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