sincerely — in a sincere way; genuinely and honestly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a sincere way; genuinely and honestly
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪnˈsɪrli/
Example Sentences
- I sincerely apologize for eating your lunch... it looked so lonely in the fridge!
- She sincerely thanked everyone who helped organize the charity event.
- I sincerely doubt that my cat actually loves me or just sees me as a food dispenser.
sincerely
ADVERB[/sɪnˈsɪrli/]
in a sincere way; genuinely and honestly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin sincerus, meaning 'pure' or 'genuine.' The term originally meant 'without wax,' referencing the Roman practice of sculptors working marble without using wax to conceal cracks, thus ensuring authentic craftsmanship.
Breakdown
sincere (from Latin sincerus, pure/genuine) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming an adverb from an adjective).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I sincerely apologize for eating your lunch... it looked so lonely in the fridge!”
“She sincerely thanked everyone who helped organize the charity event.”
“I sincerely doubt that my cat actually loves me or just sees me as a food dispenser.”
“The CEO sincerely committed to improving workplace conditions.”
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