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Definition of Sincerely
1. Adverb. With sincerity; without pretense. "We are truly sorry for the inconvenience"
2. Adverb. Written formula for ending a letter.
Definition of Sincerely
1. adv. In a sincere manner.
Definition of Sincerely
1. Adverb. In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly. ¹
2. Adverb. (American English) 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sincerely
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sincerely
Literary usage of Sincerely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by James Boswell (1826)
"... and all satisfaction is sincerely wished you by, dear sir, " Your most obliged,
most obedient, " and most humble servant, " SAM. JOHNSON. ..."
2. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"Thereupon Swallowfield declared himself sincerely penitent, and Boste publicly
gave him absolution in open court. Boste was executed with much barbarity on ..."
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