The difference between Honestly and Sincerely

When used as adverbs, honestly means in an honest manner, whereas sincerely means in a sincere or earnest manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Honestly and Sincerely

  1. Honestly as an adverb (manner):

    In an honest manner.

    Examples:

    "usex He answered the questions honestly."

  2. Honestly as an adverb (speech act):

    Frankly, to be honest.

    Examples:

    "usex Honestly, I didn't believe a word she said."

  1. Sincerely as an adverb:

    In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

    Examples:

    "I sincerely hope they make it home safely."

  2. Sincerely as an adverb (US):

    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.

    Examples:

    "Please consider the proposal carefully and let me know what you decide."

    "Fred"

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