sincerely

[ sin-seer-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is genuine, earnest, or truthful:

   We sincerely hope you can accept our apology.

2. a conventional term used at the end of a letter:

   Sincerely, Mrs. Rose McNair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sincerely¹

First recorded in 1560–70; sincere ( def ) + -ly ( def ); sincerely def 2 recorded in 1700–05

Example Sentences

“This has exposed problems like inadequacies in the competition format and the lack of rigour in supervision. We sincerely apologise,” organisers said in a statement.

From BBC

In a statement on social media, Mendy said: "I am delighted with the decision and sincerely hope that the club will now do the honourable thing and pay the outstanding amounts, as well as the other amounts promised to me under the contract, without further delay, so I can finally put this difficult part of my life behind me."

From BBC

Responding to the investigation, Harrods' current owners said they were “utterly appalled” by the allegations and that his victims had been failed - for which the store sincerely apologised.

From BBC

“I sincerely apologise for my words and actions during this incident… As a public servant, I understand the weight of my role and how my words can impact others,” said the politician who was questioned by police over the incident on Sunday evening.

From BBC

I sincerely believe that Fernando should have been voted into the Hall of Fame for one simple reason.

From Los Angeles Times

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