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 WebHarris spoke words of broad and sincere admiration, which is precisely what the moment called for.—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 Between the lines: Obama and Biden have a sincere friendship, but that emotional tie at times makes the dynamic even more fraught than the typically tense president-vice president relationship.—Alex Thompson, Axios, 21 July 2024 Meriwether also walked the fine line of silly and sincere, which encapsulated the entire vibe of the West-era Batman series.—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 19 July 2024 Biden’s defenders—and those who remained on Team Joe did so with sincere belief in his chances—have reasons to keep him in the race.—Philip Elliott, TIME, 16 July 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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