Sincerely

/sɪnˈsɪrli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a sincere manner; genuinely and without pretense.
I sincerely appreciate your help with the project.
Used to express a genuine feeling or belief.
She sincerely hopes for your success.
Often used at the end of a letter to express goodwill.
Sincerely, John Smith.
Used to indicate that something is not intended as a joke or sarcasm.
I sincerely think you would excel in that position.

Etymology

From Middle English 'sincerly', from Old French 'sincer', from Latin 'sincerus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Yours sincerely
A formal way to close a letter indicating truthfulness.
Sincerely yours
A similar formal closing in correspondence.
Sincerely mean
Expressing true feelings without deceit.

Related Words

sincerity
The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
sincere
Free from deceit or hypocrisy; earnest.

Slang Meanings