Meaning & use

sincere

adjective·Everyday

Genuine and honest in feeling or intention, free from pretense, deceit, or exaggeration.

See it in a sentence

Her sincere apology finally convinced him that she truly regretted the misunderstanding.

He gave a sincere thank-you to everyone who had helped organize the fundraiser.

A note on using this word

Sincere is commonly used in the closing phrase sincerely yours in letters, signaling honest good wishes.

Words with a similar meaning

genuineheartfelt

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Words with an opposite meaning

insincerefake

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