sincerely
adverb
Simple meaning
Written formula for ending a letter.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sihnsirleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪnˈsɪɹli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
US
Written formula for ending a letter
us
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.
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
Used this way, sincerely is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Honest and open
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “She praised him sincerely for his victory.”adverb
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Written formula for ending a letter.
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Synonyms
Sense: written formula for ending a letter
Antonyms
Sense: written formula for ending a letter
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