sincere
adjective
1. open and genuine; not deceitful
- he was a good man, decent and sincere
- felt sincere regret that they were leaving
- sincere friendship
Similar word(s): echt, genuine, honest, honorable, artless, ingenuous, existent, real, cordial, dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt, honest, genuine, true, unfeigned, wholehearted, true
2. meant truly or earnestly
- an entirely sincere speech
Similar word(s): serious, earnest, solemn
Sentences with sincere as an adjective:
- I believe he is sincere in his offer to help.
- She gave it a sincere, if misguided effort.