Meaning of sincere in English

1. Pronunciation

   /sɪnˈsɪr/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   sincere

   Definitions

   1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

   Examples

   • « both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate »
   • « an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant »
   • « a film with a solemn social message »

   Synonyms

   • serious

2. Qualitative Adjective

   sincere

   Etymology

   mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘not falsified, unadulterated’): from Latin sincerus‘clean, pure’

   Definitions

   1. open and genuine

   Examples

   • « not deceitful »
   • « he was a good man, decent and sincere »
   • « felt sincere regret that they were leaving »
   • « sincere friendship »

   Synonyms

   • bona fide
   • cordial
   • fervent
   • dear
   • devout
   • earnest
   • heartfelt
   • honest
   • genuine
   • true(a)
   • unfeigned
   • heart-whole
   • wholehearted
   • whole-souled

   Antonyms

   • insincere

See also

• genuine
• honest
• ingenuous
• real
• true