First Known Use: 1533
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sincere
adjective sin·cere \sin-ˈsir, sən-\
: having or showing true feelings that are expessesd in an honest way
: genuine or real : not false, fake, or pretended
sin·cer·ersin·cer·est
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sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration <a sincere apology>. wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving <promised our wholehearted support>. heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed <expresses our heartfelt gratitude>. hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling <received a hearty welcome>. unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense <her unfeigned delight at receiving the award>.
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sincere
adjective sin·cere \sin-ˈsir\
sin·cer·ersin·cer·est
Definition of SINCERE for Kids
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: having or showing honesty : straightforward <a sincere person>
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