sincere
word
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/
sin-SEER
/sɪnsˈiə/
sin-SEE-uh
Definition
If someone is sincere, they truly mean what they say or feel and are not pretending. It is often used for apologies, thanks, feelings, and honest behavior toward other people.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in phrases like 'a sincere apology', 'sincere thanks', and 'a sincere person'. It is slightly formal and positive. Do not confuse it with 'serious': 'sincere' is about honesty of feeling, not lack of humor.
Spanish: sincero - honestoPortuguese (BR): sincero - honestoPortuguese (PT): sincero - honestoChinese (Simplified): 真诚的 - 诚恳的Chinese (Traditional): 真誠的 - 誠懇的Hindi: ईमानदार - सच्चे दिल सेArabic: صادق - مخلصBengali: সত্যিকারের - আন্তরিকRussian: искреннийJapanese: 誠実な - 心からのVietnamese: chân thànhKorean: 진실된 - 진심 어린Turkish: samimi - içtenUrdu: خلوص دل والا - مخلصIndonesian: tulus - sungguh-sungguh
Example Sentences
She gave me a sincere smile.
basic
I want to say sincere thanks for your help.
basic
He sounded sincere when he said sorry.
basic
To be sincere, I didn't expect her to remember my birthday.
natural
I think his message was sincere, even if it was short.
natural
She gave a sincere apology, and the room went quiet.
natural