Sincerely: meaning, definitions and examples
😊
sincerely
[ sɪnˈsɪərli ]
formal
In a sincere or genuine way.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
sincerely |
Use to express true feelings or beliefs, often in formal communication like letters or emails.
|
genuinely |
Use to describe something real or sincere without any pretenses, often in casual or informal speech.
|
truly |
Use to emphasize the sincerity or depth of a feeling or statement, can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
|
honestly |
Use to indicate truthfulness, often when correcting or clarifying something, and sometimes in casual, frank discussions.
|
Examples of usage
- She thanked him sincerely for his help.
- I sincerely hope we can resolve this issue soon.
formal
Free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
Synonyms
authentic, genuine, heartfelt.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
---|---|
sincerely |
Generally used to convey honesty and true feelings, often in formal communication and at the end of letters or emails.
|
genuine |
Used to describe something or someone that is honest, real, or sincere, often relating to emotions or characteristics.
|
authentic |
Used to describe something that is original, real, or not fake. Commonly used in contexts discussing objects, experiences, or cultural items.
|
heartfelt |
Used to express deep, sincere emotions, often in the context of gratitude, sympathy, or appreciation.
|
Examples of usage
- She gave him a sincere apology for her mistake.
- His sincere smile made her feel at ease.
Translations
Translations of the word "sincerely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sinceramente
🇮🇳 ईमानदारी से
🇩🇪 aufrichtig
🇮🇩 dengan tulus
🇺🇦 щиро
🇵🇱 szczerze
🇯🇵 心から (kokorokara)
🇫🇷 sincèrement
🇪🇸 sinceramente
🇹🇷 içtenlikle
🇰🇷 진심으로 (jinsim-euro)
🇸🇦 بصدق (bisedq)
🇨🇿 upřímně
🇸🇰 úprimne
🇨🇳 真诚地 (zhēnchéng de)
🇸🇮 iskreno
🇮🇸 einlæglega
🇰🇿 шын жүректен
🇬🇪 გულწრფელად (gulwrchelad)
🇦🇿 səmimi
🇲🇽 sinceramente
Etymology
The word 'sincerely' originated from the Latin word 'sincerus', which means 'clean, pure, sound, genuine'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to express honesty, authenticity, and genuine feelings.
See also: insincere, insincerely, insincerity, sincerity.