Sincere

Pronunciation: /sɪnˈsɪr/

Definitions of sincere

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'sincere' describes someone or something genuine and honest

Example Sentences

A1 She gave a sincere apology for being late.

A2 He has a sincere desire to help others.

B1 I appreciate your sincere efforts to improve.

B2 His sincere words touched my heart.

C1 The artist's work was a sincere reflection of his emotions.

C2 Her sincere dedication to the project was evident in the final result.

Examples of sincere in a Sentence

formal Her sincere apology was well received by the board of directors.

informal I can tell you're being sincere about your feelings.

slang He's always so real, never fake - he's sincere.

figurative The artist's work was a sincere expression of their innermost thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of sincere

• past tense: sincerely
• plural: sinceres
• comparative: more sincere
• superlative: most sincere
• present tense: sincerely
• future tense: will be sincere
• perfect tense: have been sincere
• continuous tense: being sincere
• singular: sincere
• positive degree: sincere
• infinitive: to be sincere
• gerund: sincerely
• participle: sincerely

Origin and Evolution of sincere

First Known Use: 1533 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sincere' originated from the Latin word 'sincerus', which means 'clean, pure, sound'. It was derived from the combination of 'sin-' (meaning 'without') and 'cera' (meaning 'wax'). In ancient Rome, sculptors would fill cracks in marble statues with wax to hide imperfections, so a statue 'sine cera' (without wax) was considered genuine and pure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sincere' has evolved to mean genuine, honest, and without deceit. It has retained its original connotations of purity and authenticity, but its usage has expanded to encompass sincerity in speech and actions.