Question
Good words of concluding a formal letter
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Here are concise, professional ways to conclude a formal letter—grouped by purpose—plus common complimentary closings and a couple of short examples.
Concluding sentences (pick one that fits your purpose)
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
- Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- Thank you for your time and consideration.
- I would be grateful for your assistance.
- I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
- Please let me know if you require any further information.
- Should you need any additional information, please contact me.
- I remain at your disposal for further discussion.
- Please do not hesitate to contact me.
- I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
- I would welcome your feedback.
- Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- I trust this will meet with your approval.
- Awaiting your favorable reply.
Complimentary closings (choose one; match tone)
- Very formal: Yours faithfully (UK when name unknown), Yours sincerely (UK when name known)
- Common formal: Sincerely; Sincerely yours
- Respectful/formal: Respectfully; Respectfully yours; Respectfully submitted
- Polite/formal: Kind regards; With kind regards; Best regards
- Appreciative: With appreciation; With gratitude; Thank you
Notes on usage
- In the UK: "Yours faithfully" when you begin with “Dear Sir/Madam”; "Yours sincerely" when you use the recipient’s name.
- In the US: "Sincerely" (or "Sincerely yours") is common; "Yours faithfully" is rare.
- Match the closing to the tone—avoid casual closings (e.g., "Cheers") in formal correspondence.
- After the complimentary close leave space for your signature, then type your full name and job title/contact details if appropriate.
Short examples
- Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
- I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and await your reply. Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
- Please let me know if you require further information. Kind regards,
[Your Name]
If you tell me the letter type (job application, complaint, request, etc.), I can suggest tailored concluding lines.
Concluding sentences (pick one that fits your purpose)
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
- Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- Thank you for your time and consideration.
- I would be grateful for your assistance.
- I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
- Please let me know if you require any further information.
- Should you need any additional information, please contact me.
- I remain at your disposal for further discussion.
- Please do not hesitate to contact me.
- I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
- I would welcome your feedback.
- Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- I trust this will meet with your approval.
- Awaiting your favorable reply.
Complimentary closings (choose one; match tone)
- Very formal: Yours faithfully (UK when name unknown), Yours sincerely (UK when name known)
- Common formal: Sincerely; Sincerely yours
- Respectful/formal: Respectfully; Respectfully yours; Respectfully submitted
- Polite/formal: Kind regards; With kind regards; Best regards
- Appreciative: With appreciation; With gratitude; Thank you
Notes on usage
- In the UK: "Yours faithfully" when you begin with “Dear Sir/Madam”; "Yours sincerely" when you use the recipient’s name.
- In the US: "Sincerely" (or "Sincerely yours") is common; "Yours faithfully" is rare.
- Match the closing to the tone—avoid casual closings (e.g., "Cheers") in formal correspondence.
- After the complimentary close leave space for your signature, then type your full name and job title/contact details if appropriate.
Short examples
- Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
- I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and await your reply. Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
- Please let me know if you require further information. Kind regards,
[Your Name]
If you tell me the letter type (job application, complaint, request, etc.), I can suggest tailored concluding lines.