sincere

One entry found for sincere.

Main Entry: sin·cere
Pronunciation: sin-'sir, s&n-
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): sin·cer·er; sin·cer·est
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin sincerus whole, pure, genuine, probably from sem- one + -cerus (akin to Latin crescere to grow) -- more at SAME, CRESCENT
1 a : free of dissimulation : HONEST <a sincere interest> b : free from adulteration : PURE <a sincere doctrine> <sincere wine>
2 : marked by genuineness : TRUE
- sin·cere·ly adverb
- sin·cere·ness noun
synonyms SINCERE, WHOLEHEARTED, HEARTFELT, HEARTY, UNFEIGNED mean genuine in feeling. 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>.