Sincerely vs Sincerly
Understand why “sincerely” is correct and “sincerly” is incorrect.
sincerly
Incorrect spelling - Sincerly omits an important ‘e’ and is incorrect.
"sincerly" is a common misspelling of "sincerely". Always use "sincerely" when referring to the correct word.
sincerely
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Sincerely means honestly or genuinely, often used in letters.
Definition of sincerely
"sincerely": Sincerely means honestly or genuinely, often used in letters.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for sincerely
- • truly
- • genuinely
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Thank you sincerely for your help.
"Correct:" He sincerely apologized.
"Correct:" Yours sincerely, John.
"Incorrect:" Thank you sincerly for your help.
"Incorrect:" Yours sincerly, John.
Notes:
- • Spell it: sin-cere-ly with two 'e's.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which is correct?
A: Sincerely.
Q: Why is 'sincerly' wrong?
A: One 'e' is missing.
Q: Meaning?
A: Honestly or genuinely.
Q: Where used?
A: Letters and formal writing.
Q: Tip?
A: 'Sincere' + 'ly' = sincerely.
Summary
“Sincerely” is correct and common in formal writing; “sincerly” is simply a missing-letter error.