Sincere (adjective):Meaning:
- Free from pretense or deceit; honest and genuine in feelings, expressions, or intentions.
- Marked by true and heartfelt emotions.
Examples:
- Her sincere apology was evident in her tearful eyes.
- He expressed his sincere gratitude for their support during tough times.
- The team's success was due to their sincere collaboration and dedication.
Synonyms:
- Honest, authentic, earnest.
- Heartfelt, genuine, unfeigned.
Antonyms:
- Dishonest, insincere, deceptive.
- Fake, affected, artificial.
Collocations:
- Sincere appreciation: The speaker expressed sincere appreciation for the audience's engagement.
- Sincere effort: She put in a sincere effort to improve her skills.
- Sincere condolences: The company offered sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
Idioms:
- Sincerely yours: The letter ended with "Yours sincerely," indicating genuine intentions.
- Sincere to a fault: He's sincere to a fault, often sharing his unfiltered thoughts.
- Sincerely hope: We sincerely hope for a positive outcome.
Expressions:
- Sincere smile: Her sincere smile lit up the room.
- Sincere apology: He offered a sincere apology for his mistake.
- Sincere congratulations: The team received sincere congratulations for their victory.
Phrases:
- Sincere gratitude: The team expressed sincere gratitude for the support from fans.
- Sincere intention: Their sincere intention was to make a positive impact.
- Sincere expression: Her sincere expression conveyed her true emotions.
Word Family (noun):
- Sincerity (noun): The quality of being sincere; honesty and genuineness in feelings or intentions.
- Insincerity (noun): The state of not being sincere; lack of honesty or genuine feelings.