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sincerely

[/sɪnˈsɪrli/]
adverb
sinceramente
1. in a sincere manner; genuinely and truthfully
I sincerely apologize for my mistake.
Peço desculpas sinceramente pelo meu erro.
2. used to express genuine feeling or intention
She sincerely believes in the cause.
Ela acredita sinceramente na causa.
3. formal closing phrase in letters or emails
Yours sincerely, John Smith
Atenciosamente, João Silva
Synonyms
genuinelyhonestlytruthfullyearnestlyreally
Antonyms
dishonestlyfalselyinsincerelydeceitfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinceramente
most common usage
São Paulo
sinceramente
standard usage
Portugal
sinceramente
formal closing: 'Atenciosamente' or 'Cordialmente' preferred in letters

Related Idioms & Phrases

yours sincerely - atenciosamente (letter closing)
sincerely speaking - para ser sincero
most sincerely - o mais sinceramente
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