Cordially vs. Sincerely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Cordially and Sincerely
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Definitions
Cordially
Warm and sincere; friendly
A cordial welcome.
Very cordial relations.
Sincerely
In a sincere or genuine way
I sincerely hope that we shall have a change of government
A sincerely held belief
Cordially
Polite and respectful; formally pleasant
"He shook my hand, but not warmly.
He was cordial, but not amiable" (Oliver Sacks).
Sincerely
Not feigned or affected; genuine
Sincere indignation.
Cordially
Strongly felt; fervent
A cordial abhorrence of waste.
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Sincerely
Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true
A sincere friend.
Cordially
(Archaic) Invigorating; stimulating. Used especially of a beverage.
Sincerely
(Archaic) Pure; unadulterated.
Cordially
A liqueur.
Sincerely
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
I sincerely hope they make it home safely.
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Cordially
An invigorating or medicinal drink; a tonic.
Sincerely
(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.
Please consider the proposal carefully and let me know what you decide.
Sincerely,
Fred
Sincerely,
Fred
Cordially
In a cordial, warm or friendly manner.
Sincerely
In a sincere manner.
Cordially
In a cordial manner.
Sincerely
With sincerity; without pretense;
She praised him sincerely for his victory
Was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience
Cordially
In a hearty manner;
`Yes,' the children chorused heartily
We welcomed her warmly
Sincerely
Written formula for ending a letter
