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Yes. they are the same in the sense that you can close a correspondence with either of them. But the meanings are not quite the same, and if you are being painfully careful about and attentive to rhetoric, you may want to consider which is more appropriate, if either, for the correspondence you are preparing.
Sincerely means honestly, without deception of any kind. It can also have the connotation of heartfelt or genuine emotion. When you think about it, it is an odd thing to say. If you are sincere, you don't have to announce it; if you are not, then the word sincerely doesn't make it so. But it is an acceptable and standard way of closing a letter. It is far more positive and affirming than 'Yours truly'.
Cordially means in a friendly manner, or warmly, but not necessarily with the warmth of a loved one or very dear friend. In fact, the word can imply some distance between the correspondents. For example, if someone has closed letters to you with 'Love', and you respond with 'Cordially', or 'Warmly', you are probably saying 'not quite that hot, friend'. Cordially would usually carry more of a neutral or blandly positive connotation in a slightly more formal or business kind of relationship.
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Is using the phrase cordially yours appropriate?
Cordially: (cordial) 1. Warm and sincere 2. Strongly felt; fervent 3. Serving to invigorate; stimulating.Now that we've gotten past the definition, I see nothing wrong with using the phrase "cordially yours" or "yours cordially". Although it is not as common as it used to be years ago.There are several different "politically correct" views on how to use "yours truly", "truly yours", "yours sincerely", "sincerely yours", "yours cordially", "cordially yours" etc, depending on the type of letter. A business letter, a personal letter, etc.My personal taste is when writing a business letter or professional letter, I use "sincerely" that's it. I'm not sincerely theirs, etc, however, I'm sincere with my letter, so I feel that ending my letters with "Sincerely" will suffice.When I'm writing a personal letter, well, it's personal, so to end with such a drab closing just doesn't suit me. So I personally end each of my letters different depending on the person I'm writing.So, to use Cordially, you would definitely have to have the "yours" somewhere in there, but I see nothing wrong with it, I actually like the nostalgic feel to it, so knock yourself out.Cordially Yours :) (LOL)
How do you use cordially in a sentence?
"You are cordially invited to my party." It means respectfully. John was cordially invited to the Uniqua's wedding You are cordially invited to the party. You are cordially invited to answer this question. He always greets us cordially.
What word almost means the same as sincerely?
probity
Cordial in a sentence?
I cordially decline your notions I cordially decline your notions
What does it mean to cordially invite someone to an event?
To cordially invite someone to an event means to be cheerful or happy whilst inviting someone to a specific event. It is just being polite to your guest.
What are some examples of valedictions?
Sincerely, Yours truly, Best Regards, Earnestly, Respectfully, Genuinely, Cordially, ...etc.
Secretary a will use sincerely as the complimentary closing of a letter to a colleague secretary b will use cordially as the complimentary closing of a letter to a friend which sevretary is usin?
Whether a secretary uses a closing of "sincerely" or "cordially" is not going to make much difference in the tone of the letter. Either closing is acceptable in the business world.
Is using the phrase cordially yours appropriate?
Cordially: (cordial) 1. Warm and sincere 2. Strongly felt; fervent 3. Serving to invigorate; stimulating.Now that we've gotten past the definition, I see nothing wrong with using the phrase "cordially yours" or "yours cordially". Although it is not as common as it used to be years ago.There are several different "politically correct" views on how to use "yours truly", "truly yours", "yours sincerely", "sincerely yours", "yours cordially", "cordially yours" etc, depending on the type of letter. A business letter, a personal letter, etc.My personal taste is when writing a business letter or professional letter, I use "sincerely" that's it. I'm not sincerely theirs, etc, however, I'm sincere with my letter, so I feel that ending my letters with "Sincerely" will suffice.When I'm writing a personal letter, well, it's personal, so to end with such a drab closing just doesn't suit me. So I personally end each of my letters different depending on the person I'm writing.So, to use Cordially, you would definitely have to have the "yours" somewhere in there, but I see nothing wrong with it, I actually like the nostalgic feel to it, so knock yourself out.Cordially Yours :) (LOL)
What does cordially invites mean?
Cordial means warm, friendly, heartfelt or sincere. so you're being warmly invited, they sincerely want you to be there, etc.
How do you use cordially in a sentence?
"You are cordially invited to my party." It means respectfully. John was cordially invited to the Uniqua's wedding You are cordially invited to the party. You are cordially invited to answer this question. He always greets us cordially.
How do you spell cordinally?
This is likely the word cordially (politely, sincerely, fervently), as with an invitation.The rarely-used term coordinately means comparable, or shown using coordinates.
Secretary A will use Sincerely as the complimentary closing of a letter to a colleague. secretary b uses cordially as the closing of a letter to a friend. which secretary is using correct closing?
secretary a
Is it right to start with Cordially invite you to......?
No. You should have a subject ...... We cordially invite you , or I cordially invite or The managementcordially invites you
What is a sentence with the word cordially?
You are cordially invited to answer this question.
What is the right way to spell cordially?
Cordially is spelled correctly.
What is most appropriate for the closing in a business letter?
The most common closing terms are: Sincerely Yours Truly Yours Sincerely Regards Some slightly more personal closing terms are: Best Regards Cordially Yours Respectfully The most appropriate closing is a term that you feel comfortable with.
When you write a letter the greeting is called a salutation what is the ending called?
The ending may include a "Complimentary close" such as Very truly yours, Cordially, Sincerely, etc. The "Signature" would follow the close.
