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sincere
What does sincere mean?
sincere (adjective): genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit; heartfelt.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sincere in a sentence?
- I believe he is sincere in his offer to help. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce sincere?
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sincere come from?
From Middle French sincere, from Latin sincerus (“genuine”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to sincere
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “sincere” mean?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
Not quite: that's what impossible means.
genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit; heartfelt
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showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
Not quite: that's what smart means.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
Not quite: that's what domestic means.
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