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Definition of Sincere
1. Adjective. Open and genuine; not deceitful. "Sincere friendship"
Also: Echt, Genuine, Honest, Honorable, Artless, Ingenuous, Existent, Real, True
Similar to: Bona Fide, Cordial, Dear, Devout, Earnest, Heartfelt, Honest, Genuine, True, Unfeigned, Heart-whole, Whole-souled, Wholehearted
Antonyms: Insincere
Derivative terms: Sincerity
2. Adjective. Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions. "A film with a solemn social message"
Similar to: Serious
Derivative terms: Earnestness, Sincerity, Sincerity, Solemnity, Solemnity
Definition of Sincere
1. a. Pure; unmixed; unadulterated.
Definition of Sincere
1. Adjective. earnest; meaning what one says or does; truthful. ¹
2. Adjective. meant truly or earnestly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sincere
1. free from hypocrisy or falseness [adj -CERER, -CEREST]
Medical Definition of Sincere
1. 1. Pure; unmixed; unadulterated. "There is no sincere acid in any animal juice." (Arbuthnot) "A joy which never was sincere till now." (Dryden) 2. Whole; perfect; unhurt; uninjured. "The inviolable body stood sincere." (Dryden) 3. Being in reality what it appears to be; having a character which corresponds with the appearance; not falsely assumed; genuine; true; real; as, a sincere desire for knowledge; a sincere contempt for meanness. "A sincere intention of pleasing God in all our actions." (Law) 4. Honest; free from hypocrisy or dissimulation; as, a sincere friend; a sincere person. "The more sincere you are, the better it will fare with you at the great day of account." (Waterland) Synonym: Honest, unfeigned, unvarnished, real, true, unaffected, inartificial, frank, upright. See Hearty. Origin: L. Sincerus, of uncertain origin; the first part perhaps akin to sin- in singuli (see Single), and the second to cernere to separate (cf. Discern): cf. F. Sincere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sincere
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