1. adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective]
If you say or feel something sincerely, you really mean or feel it, and are not pretending.
'Congratulations,' he said sincerely.
...sincerely held religious beliefs.
'I sincerely hope we shall meet again', he said.
He sincerely believed he was acting in both women's best interests.
Synonyms: honestly, really, truly, genuinely More Synonyms of sincerely
2. convention
In Britain, people write 'Yours sincerely' before their signature at the end of a formal letter when they have addressed it to someone by name. In the United States, people usually write 'Sincerely yours' or 'Sincerely' instead.
Yours sincerely, James Brown.
Examples of 'sincerely' in a sentence
sincerely
We sincerely regret any misleading views that the report conveyed.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Do you sincerely want to be rich?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We are sincerely sorry for anyone who has experienced difficulties with us.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We sincerely hope to enter a business relationship with your esteemed self.
The Sun (2010)
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and financial losses the tenants have suffered.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We are sincerely sorry for any upset or inconvenience caused.
The Sun (2013)
We sincerely hope there will be a just and fair outcome for all parties.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We sincerely apologise for any distress or offence it may have caused.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We sincerely hope it to be true.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Those motivations are the same for anyone who sincerely wants to make a change in his or her life.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
Indeed, she was really sincerely happy at having him for a guest.
William Thackeray Vanity Fair (1837)
It was all very sweet, and doubtless sincerely meant.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We sincerely regret the disruption that industrial action will cause, but junior doctors have no option.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He thanks his band, and he means it sincerely.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We sincerely regret any upset.
The Sun (2010)
The chances of things getting worse are higher than of them getting better, and the government would do well to say so sincerely.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He writes: 'I sincerely hope that all the friends and family are happy with the result.
The Sun (2012)
He added: 'I sincerely hope the changes will be minimal.
The Sun (2011)
I can say that sincerely.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
How can we sincerely say, "I care"?
Christianity Today (2000)
In other languages
sincerely
British English: sincerely /sɪnˈsɪəlɪ/ ADVERB
If you say or feel something sincerely, you really mean it or feel it.
...sincerely held religious beliefs.
American English: sincerely
Arabic: بِإِخْلَاصٍ
Brazilian Portuguese: sinceramente
Chinese: 诚恳地
Croatian: iskreno
Czech: upřímně
Danish: oprigtigt
Dutch: oprecht
European Spanish: sinceramente
Finnish: vilpittömästi
French: sincèrement
German: aufrichtig
Greek: ειλικρινά
Italian: sinceramente
Japanese: 心から
Korean: 진심으로
Norwegian: oppriktig
Polish: szczerze
European Portuguese: sinceramente
Romanian: cu sinceritate
Russian: искренне
Latin American Spanish: sinceramente
Swedish: uppriktigt
Thai: อย่างจริงใจ
Turkish: içtenlikle
Ukrainian: щиро
Vietnamese: một cách chân thành
Chinese translation of 'sincerely'
sincerely
(sɪnˈsɪəlɪ)
adv
由衷地 (yóuzhōng de)
Yours sincerely or (US) Sincerely yours谨(謹)上 (jǐnshàng)
(adverb)
He sincerely believed that she was acting in his interest.
Synonyms
honestly
Did you honestly think we wouldn't notice?
really
Do you really think he would be that stupid?
truly
I truly never minded caring for him.
genuinely
seriously
Seriously, though, something must be done about it.
earnestly
He is earnestly pursuing these objectives.
wholeheartedly
in good faith
This report was published in good faith.
in earnest
Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow.
in all sincerity
from the bottom of your heart
Additional synonyms
in the sense of earnestly
He is earnestly pursuing these objectives.
Synonyms
sincerely,
really,
truly,
honestly,
wholeheartedly,
in all sincerity,
from the bottom of your heart
in the sense of in earnest
Definition
with serious or sincere intentions
Campaigning will begin in earnest tomorrow.
Synonyms
seriously,
resolutely,
earnestly,
wholeheartedly
in the sense of in good faith
This report was published in good faith.
Synonyms
honestly,
sincerely,
honourably
Synonyms of 'sincerely'
sincerely
Explore 'sincerely' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of really
Do you really think he would be that stupid?
Synonyms
honestly,
actually,
truthfully,
in all sincerity
in the sense of seriously
Seriously, though, something must be done about it.