CEFR B1

sincere

adjective

Meaning

Genuine and honest in feelings or behavior; not pretending.

Examples

She has a sincere interest in helping others.
His praise felt sincere, not like flattery.

Synonyms: honest, genuine, earnest, unfeigned

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sincere (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɪnˈsɪər/

Definition

Genuine and honest in feelings or behavior; not pretending.

Examples

She has a sincere interest in helping others.
His praise felt sincere, not like flattery.
We appreciate your sincere efforts to resolve the issue.

How to Use sincere

sincere about (prepositional phrase): Genuine regarding a particular subject or feeling. — "He is sincere about wanting to improve."
sincere to (prepositional phrase): Genuine towards a person. — "She was always sincere to her friends."

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