sincerely

From the heart

Sincerely means genuinely or without pretense: I sincerely appreciate your help.

It intensifies earnest statements: I sincerely hope you're right.

The word appears most often as a letter closing—Sincerely yours or just Sincerely—now so formulaic that it conveys politeness rather than actual sincerity.

authenticity

genuinely

In a real manner

wholeheartedly · candidly · frankly · unreservedly · unaffectedly · unpretentiously · transparently · forthrightly · openheartedly · straightforwardly

correspondence

yours truly

Humble self-reference

kind regards · respectfully · cordially · faithfully · yours faithfully · affectionately · warmly · fondly · with gratitude · best wishes

intensity

deeply

To a profound extent

ardently · intensely · devoutly · zealously · wholeheartedly · earnestly · heartfelt · with all my heart · completely · utterly

respect

respectfully

In a deferential way

reverently · appreciatively · gratefully · admiringly · courteously · politely · formally · honorably

Categories
Opposites
genuineness of expression

sincerelyinsincerely

Without true feeling

falsely · hypocritically · dishonestly · disingenuously · deceitfully

emotional authenticity

sincerelyaffectedly

With artificial manner

artificially · phonily · pretentiously · unnaturally · performatively

rhetorical intent

sincerelysarcastically

With mocking insincerity

ironically · mockingly · cynically · facetiously · tongue-in-cheek

Phrases
Family

sincere, insincere, sincerest, insincerely, sincerer

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G