sincerely

/sin'siəli/
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sincerely

She signed the letter with the word 'sincerely' at the bottom.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a genuine, honest, and truthful manner: Expresses that an action, feeling, or statement comes from one's true thoughts and feelings without deception or pretense. 2. A conventional closing for a formal letter: Used as a polite and standard way to end a written communication, typically before the sender's signature.

Usage and Examples
  • Expressing genuine feeling:
    • I sincerely hope you feel better soon.
    • She sincerely apologized for her mistake.
    • He thanked them sincerely for their help.
  • As a letter closing:
    • Sincerely, Jane Doe
    • Yours sincerely, [Your Name] (Common in British English)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "Sincerely yours" / "Yours sincerely": A more formal variant of the letter closing, expressing a high degree of respect and formality.
  • Used for emphasis: Often paired with verbs like , , , , and to emphasize the depth and truthfulness of the sentiment.
    • We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sincere (adjective): Genuine, honest, and free from pretense.
    • He offered a sincere apology.
  • Sincerity (noun): The quality of being sincere.
    • I doubt the sincerity of his promises.
Synonyms
  • Genuinely: In a truthful and authentic way.
  • Truly: In accordance with truth or fact; genuinely.
  • Honestly: In a truthful, fair, or sincere way.
  • Heartfelt: (Adjective) Deeply and strongly felt; sincere.
  • Unfeignedly: (Formal) Without pretense; genuinely.
Antonyms
  • Insincerely: In a dishonest or pretended manner.
  • Disingenuously: Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
  • Falsely: In an untrue or deceptive manner.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • "Yours sincerely": The standard formal complimentary close for a letter when the recipient's name is known. (Primarily British English convention).
  • "Sincerely hope/believe": A common collocation to stress earnestness.
    • I sincerely believe this is the best course of action.
sincerely

She signed the letter with the word 'sincerely' at the bottom.

Adverb
  1. written formula for ending a letter
  2. with sincerity; without pretense
    • she praised him sincerely for his victory
    • was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
    • we are truly sorry for the inconvenience

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