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sincerely

sincerely

152 1.0
In a way that shows true feelings without pretending
  • adverb
  • /sɪnˈsɪrli/
translation icon : sinceramente
  • I sincerely doubt that.
  • I sincerely believe
  • I sincerely hope
  • I sincerely thank you

You thank people genuinely and sincerely for giving their time.

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Examples

  • But anyway, we just want to sincerely thank you.

  • I can confidently and sincerely say that she is always herself.

  • And I said quite sincerely, what do you want?

  • And I sincerely appreciate being on here.

  • Yeah, I got to tell you, I sincerely love what I do.

  • Then I do sincerely hope that it ends up being real.

  • I sincerely hope nothing like this happens again.

  • You thank people genuinely and sincerely for giving their time.

  • Max, I sincerely want to rebuild our trust.

  • I sincerely appreciate your help with the project.

Synonyms

truly
vssincerely
1.0

In a real and honest way

centres on being heartfelt and free of deceit rather than factuality
genuinely
vssincerely
216 2.5

In a real and honest way, not pretending

focuses on plain sincerity rather than stressing authenticity or fact
honestly
vssincerely
182 1.3

In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say

emphasizes sincere feeling rather than only truthfulness or honesty
wholeheartedly
vssincerely
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

is sincere as well but usually less intense or enthusiastic
from the heart
vssincerely
55 3.8

Someone does something in an honest way showing real feeling

is sincere but not always framed as a personal emotional outpouring
in earnest
vssincerely
32 4.8

To do something with serious effort and not as a joke

is sincere in feeling rather than focusing on seriousness of intent
earnestly
vssincerely
20 3.9

In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish

is sincere but may be less focused on solemnity or intensity
authentically
vssincerely
14 4.4

In a real way that matches the original or traditional form

is sincere but less about proving genuine origin or authority
in a heartfelt way
vssincerely
1 4.1

Shows deep, real feeling and care when speaking or acting

is sincere without necessarily showing strong emotion
ingenuously
vssincerely
1 7.7

In an open and honest way that shows no hidden plan

is sincere without implying innocence or lack of guile
unfeignedly
vssincerely
  • Archaic
9.5

In a sincere and honest way that shows true feeling

is the same broad sincerity but more common and neutral in tone
unaffectedly
vssincerely
6.1

In a natural, honest way without pretending or showing off

is sincere too but does not stress natural unaffected manner
heartfully
vssincerely
6.5

In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling

is sincere too but is more neutral and less emotional

Antonyms

1 4.5

To say or do something without meaning it

Idioms

3 2.1

A polite way to end a formal letter when you know the person's name

How Sincere

earnestly
20 3.9
genuinely
216 2.5
sincerely
152 1.0
honestly
182 1.3

Surface Forms

sincerely positive
sincerly positive

Morphology

sincerely = sincere (transparent) = sincere + ly

Regular adverb formation from the adjective 'sincere' with productive suffix '-ly', meaning directly 'in a sincere way'.

Etymology

Sincerely comes from the Latin word sincerus, which meant 'clean' or 'pure', and it shares the same root as sincere. So to speak sincerely is to speak in a 'pure' and honest way, not pretending.