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sincere

/sɪnˈsɪr/
sin · cere
Adverb:sincerely
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• adjective

1

Proceeding from or characterized by genuine feelings; free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

Example

"She offered a sincere apology for forgetting their anniversary."

2

Honest, straightforward, and truthful in one's intentions, speech, or dealings with others.

Example

"He is a sincere friend who always speaks his mind honestly and supports those around him."

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• Rhymes for sincere

• Nearby Words

sinbad
sinbin
since
sincere
sincerely
sincereness
sincerity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French sincère, from Latin sincerus ('clean, pure, whole, uninjured'), probably derived from Proto-Indo-European *sem- ('one') and the root of crescere ('to grow'), meaning 'of one growth' or 'unmixed'. A popular folk etymology claiming it derives from Latin sine cera ('without wax', referring to unpatched marble statues) is historically unfounded.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sincere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sincere
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