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sincerely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪnˈsɪrli/ · UK /sɪnˈsɪəli/

sincerely means: With real feelings or beliefs, rather than pretending.

adverb

HONEST FEELINGB1

With real feelings or beliefs, rather than pretending.

  • I sincerely hope you feel better soon.
  • She sincerely believed she was helping.
  • We sincerely apologize for the delay.

Similar words: honestly, genuinely

Opposites: insincerely

Common phrases: sincerely hope, sincerely believe, sincerely apologize

LETTER ENDINGB1

A polite word used before your name at the end of a letter.

  • She ended her letter with Yours sincerely.
  • Should I write Sincerely before my name?
  • The email closed with Sincerely yours.

Similar words: regards

Common phrases: yours sincerely, sincerely yours

Questions about sincerely

What does sincerely mean?

With real feelings or beliefs, rather than pretending.

What is sincerely in other languages?

Türkçe: içtenlikle · Español: sinceramente · Français: sincèrement · Deutsch: aufrichtig · Italiano: sinceramente · 日本語: 心から

How do you pronounce sincerely?

In American English /sɪnˈsɪrli/; in British English /sɪnˈsɪəli/.

How do you use sincerely in a sentence?

I sincerely hope you feel better soon. She sincerely believed she was helping.

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