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
Examples of sincere in a Sentence
He sounded sincere in his promises.
She seemed sincere in her commitment to finish school.
She has a sincere interest in painting.
He showed a sincere concern for her health.
He made a sincere attempt to quit smoking.
Please accept our sincere thanks.
Recent Examples on the WebScenes featuring homemade dinners, school events, and rainy afternoons evoke the essence of the season, while the sincere themes of family connection and personal growth make Parenthood feel like a warm embrace.—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2024 My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and to all who loved him.—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024 Sending sincerest condolences to those friends and family closest to her.—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024 The service is sincere and the food will mend your soul.—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sincere
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Latin sincerus whole, pure, genuine, probably from sem- one + -cerus (akin to Latin crescere to grow) — more at same, crescent
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