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sincere

 
 
/sɪnˈsɪər/ adjective

Definition

honest and saying or showing what you really feel or believe: He seems to be sincere. → Opposite insincere
sincere apologies/thanks, etc formal used to add emphasis when you are expressing a feeling: The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at the hospital.
sincerity
 
 
/sɪnˈserəti/ noun [U]
No one doubted his sincerity.
(Definition of sincere adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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