/sɛ̃.sɛʁ/
Translation
sincere, genuine, heartfelt
Word origin
From Latin sincerus ('clean, pure, unmixed'), used of wine or honey with nothing added. English 'sincere' comes from the same adjective.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sincerus
- English cognates
- sincere
Grammar
Examples
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I am making you a sincere promise.
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His apologies seemed genuine.
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One true friend is worth more than ten neighbours.
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She had a sincere, calm look about her.
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Be honest with me, please.
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