Pronunciation

/sɪnˈsɜːr/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by genuine honesty and truthfulness; genuine, heartfelt. For example: “Her sincerity was evident in her eyes.”
• Adverb: In a sincere manner; genuinely. For example: “He thanked her sincerely for her help.”

Phrases

• “Sincerely yours” is a formal closing used in letters.
• “Expressing one’s sincerity” means to convey true feelings or intentions.
• “A sincere apology” indicates a genuine regret for an action.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “He had a sincere desire to learn from his mistakes.”
• Adverb: “She spoke sincerely about her love for the project.”
• “His heartfelt thanks were sincere.”

Synonyms

• Authentic
• Genuine
• True
• Heartfelt
• Sincere in feeling
• Truthful

Antonyms

• Insincere
• Disingenuous
• Hypocritical
• False
• Unauthentic