sincerely
adverb
sin·cere·ly
sin-ˈsir-lē 
sən-
: in a sincere or truthful way : with truth, genuineness, or straightforwardness
apologizing sincerely
I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
George Clooney, a pleasant man, tries sincerely to give some credibility to Kelvin, and if he doesn't earn our belief, at least he has our sympathy.—
Stanley Kauffman
Stanley KauffmanThe room was quiet until a student in the back of the room let out an enormous belch and said, not too sincerely, "Sorry."—E. L. Konigsburg
—often used as a complimentary close with or without yoursE. L. Konigsburg… Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Robert Brown
… Sincerely yours, John Smith
… Yours sincerely, Jane Doe
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Examples of sincerely in a Sentence
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In his report, Hur appeared to think that jurors would be convinced that Biden sincerely believed his notebooks containing classified information were his personal property.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2024
Opinion was divided as to whether Altman was sincerely complimenting Yudkowsky or trolling him, given that accelerating A.G.I. is, by Yudkowsky’s lights, the worst thing a person can possibly do.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In addition to commitment and grit, being sincerely on the consumer’s side helps build demand in ways that are otherwise unattainable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Given that California faces such a huge gap even with one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation, Children Now’s agenda, however sincerely advanced, is highly unlikely to be adopted.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
The outline of an eventual deal that would be palatable to both sides is no secret, and one that has been known to all those involved who sincerely want a two-state solution.
—TIME, 20 Feb. 2024
Genuine appreciation, expressed sincerely and timely, resonates deeply with team members.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Trump’s opponents are sincerely, and to some extent understandably, alarmed by his conduct after the 2020 election and how he’s branded his political comeback as a revenge tour.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 3 Jan. 2024
What about sincerely positive reviews for Madame Web — not ironic camp appreciation and not miscategorizations.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2024
Opinion was divided as to whether Altman was sincerely complimenting Yudkowsky or trolling him, given that accelerating A.G.I. is, by Yudkowsky’s lights, the worst thing a person can possibly do.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
In addition to commitment and grit, being sincerely on the consumer’s side helps build demand in ways that are otherwise unattainable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Given that California faces such a huge gap even with one of the nation’s highest levels of taxation, Children Now’s agenda, however sincerely advanced, is highly unlikely to be adopted.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
The outline of an eventual deal that would be palatable to both sides is no secret, and one that has been known to all those involved who sincerely want a two-state solution.
—TIME, 20 Feb. 2024
Genuine appreciation, expressed sincerely and timely, resonates deeply with team members.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Trump’s opponents are sincerely, and to some extent understandably, alarmed by his conduct after the 2020 election and how he’s branded his political comeback as a revenge tour.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 3 Jan. 2024
What about sincerely positive reviews for Madame Web — not ironic camp appreciation and not miscategorizations.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1560, in the meaning defined above
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“Sincerely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerely. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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