Definitions
- Used to express genuine feelings or intentions in a formal letter or email. - Used to convey honesty and truthfulness in a serious conversation or apology. - Used to sign off a letter or email in a polite and respectful manner.
- Used to express sincerity or authenticity in a statement or promise. - Used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or feeling. - Used to convey a deep and genuine emotion or sentiment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express honesty and genuineness.
- 2Both words are used as formal sign-offs in letters or emails.
- 3Both words can be used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement or feeling.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sincerely is more commonly used in formal writing, while truly can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Sincerely emphasizes the writer's genuine feelings or intentions, while truly emphasizes the truthfulness of a statement or feeling.
- 3Connotation: Sincerely is associated with politeness and respect, while truly is associated with depth and authenticity.
- 4Usage in sign-offs: Sincerely is more commonly used in formal letters or emails, while truly is less common but can be used to convey a deeper emotion or sentiment.
Remember this!
Sincerely and truly are synonyms that express honesty and genuineness. However, they differ in their usage, meaning, connotation, etymology, and usage in sign-offs. Sincerely is more commonly used in formal writing and emphasizes the writer's genuine feelings or intentions, while truly can be used in both formal and informal contexts and emphasizes the truthfulness of a statement or feeling.
