sincere
Translation
sincere, genuine, heartfelt
Examples
He gave a sincere apology.
He gave a sincere apology.
She is a very sincere person.
She is a very sincere person.
Grammar Patterns
a sincere ((noun)) a (noun) that is genuine and heartfelt He offered a sincere apology.
to be sincere to be honest and not pretending or lying She seems very sincere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genuine, honest, heartfelt; Antonyms: insincere
Etymology
From Latin 'sincerus' meaning 'clean, pure'. A popular but likely false etymology is from 'sine cera' (without wax), referring to honest sculptors not using wax to hide flaws.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'without wax'. A sincere person is genuine, with no hidden flaws or deceit.