sincerely
/sɪnˈsɪəli/
adverb
🇬🇧 UK
/sɪnˈsɪəli/
🇺🇸 US
/sɪnˈsɪɹli/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adverb
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
“I sincerely hope they make it home safely.”
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Meaning 2 · adverb
A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended by his or her name.
How this word is used
- Everyday “I sincerely hope they make it home safely.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “sincerely” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “sincerely” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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