sincere

Elementary

/sɪnˈsɪər/

adjective
Free from pretense or deceit; genuine

sincere in a sentence

  • “His sincere apology helped mend their friendship.”
  • “He sounded sincere in his promises.”
  • “She seemed sincere in her commitment to finish school.”
  • “She has a sincere interest in painting.”

What does “sincere” mean?

sincere (adjective) means free from pretense or deceit; genuine. It is pronounced /sɪnˈsɪər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sincere" mean?
sincere (adjective) means: Free from pretense or deceit; genuine
How do you pronounce "sincere"?
"sincere" is pronounced /sɪnˈsɪər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "sincere" in a sentence?
Here is "sincere" used in a sentence: His sincere apology helped mend their friendship.

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