sincerely

[sɪnˈsɪrli]

sincerely Definition

• 1. in a way that is genuine, honest, and without pretense
• 2. used to end a formal letter or email, expressing genuine goodwill towards the recipient

Using sincerely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sincerely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I sincerely apologize for my mistake.

• Example

  She spoke sincerely about her feelings.

• Example

  Sincerely yours, John Smith.

sincerely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sincerely

• honestly
• truly
• genuinely
• earnestly
• heartily

Antonyms for sincerely

• insincerely
• dishonestly

Phrases with sincerely

• yours sincerely

  a polite formula used to end a letter, especially one sent to someone you do not know very well

  Example

  Yours sincerely, Jane Doe.

• sincerely hope

  to express a strong desire or wish for something to happen

  Example

  I sincerely hope that we can resolve this issue soon.

• sincerely believe

  to hold a strong conviction or belief about something

  Example

  I sincerely believe that we can make a difference in the world.

Origins of sincerely

from Latin 'sincerus', meaning 'pure, clean, genuine'

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Summary: sincerely in Brief

The adverb 'sincerely' [sɪnˈsɪrli] means genuinely, honestly, and without pretense. It is often used to express goodwill at the end of a formal letter or email, as in 'Sincerely yours, John Smith.' 'Sincerely' can also be used in phrases like 'yours sincerely,' and 'sincerely hope,' expressing a strong desire or belief.