sincere — genuinely feeling or expressing what one claims or appears to feel; not pretended or fake
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: genuinely feeling or expressing what one claims or appears to feel; not pretended or fake
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪnˈsɪr/
Example Sentences
- His sincere smile made everyone believe he was actually sorry for eating all the pizza.
- I want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who helped me move.
- She was so sincere when she promised to clean her room that her mom almost fainted.
sincere
ADJECTIVE[/sɪnˈsɪr/]
genuinely feeling or expressing what one claims or appears to feel; not pretended or fake

a parent sits on a couch looking directly into their young child's eyes with a gentle, caring expression. The parent places a reassuring hand on the child's shoulder while speaking with obvious concern and love. The child had been crying about something difficult but now looks up with trust and relief. The parent's facial expression shows no pretense or fake comfort, just real understanding and empathy. Other family members in the background watch the tender moment with warm smiles. genuinely feeling and expressing what one claims without any pretense or fake emotion

Sincere words make the unclear clear, even in courts severe.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin sincere, derived from sine cera (without wax). According to popular etymology, Roman sculptors would fill cracks in marble with wax to conceal defects, while honest craftsmen marked their work sine cera to indicate no hidden repairs—thus meaning genuine and honest.
Breakdown
sine (without) + cera (wax), literally 'without wax,' metaphorically expressing honesty and absence of deception.
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📝Examples
“His sincere smile made everyone believe he was actually sorry for eating all the pizza.”
“I want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who helped me move.”
“She was so sincere when she promised to clean her room that her mom almost fainted.”
“The politician's sincere speech moved many voters to support him.”
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