sinceresin‧cere /sɪnˈsɪə $ -ˈsɪr/ ●○○ adjective 
I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me. Please accept my sincere apologies. his sincere desire to find out the truth2someone who is sincere is honest and says what they really feel or believe OPP insincere: a warm-hearted, sincere mansincere in They were obviously sincere in their beliefs. I wasn’t sure that he was sincere in what he was saying.
WORD ORIGINsincere
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin sincerus ‘clean, pure’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your hard work.
- I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those who helped us.
- It is my sincere belief that if we work together we can achieve peace in this country.
- My client extends his sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt by his actions.
- Over the years, he has made a sincere effort to improve race relations.
- She's a hardworking, sincere person.
- She said she would love to come, but I wasn't sure if she was being sincere.
- They seemed to be sincere in their concern for the children's welfare.
- But his condemnation of gay rights was likely made with all sincere passion.
- He also struck me as wholly sincere and a very decent sort.
- If Annan is sincere about reform, he should set an example by taking a pay cut.
- My smile is not entirely sincere.
- There is no doubt that they were sincere in their belief that their patients would benefit from their involvement.
- To the jury, I was just that young country lawyer, that sincere kid representing a poor client.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who tells the truth
someone who is honest says what they really think or what is really happening, and does not try to hide the truth or deceive people: · You can always rely on Stewart to be honest.honest about: · I don't think she's being completely honest about what she knows.be honest with somebody: · All we are asking is that management be honest with us, even if the situation is difficult.honest answer/reply etc: · Tell me where you were - and I want an honest answer.
someone who is truthful does not lie: · As a child she was obedient and truthful.· Not everyone believes the government is being truthful.truthful about: · He has clearly not been truthful about the nature of their relationship.be truthful with somebody: · I hope we can be truthful with each other.truthful account/story/answer etc: · It is unlikely that a truthful account of conditions in the prison will ever be seen.
showing your true feelings and what you really believe: · She said she would love to come, but I wasn't sure if she was being sincere.· My client extends his sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt by his actions.
talking in an honest and direct way, especially about subjects that are difficult to talk about: · I'll be frank with you - I don't think you're doing a very good job.· Parents should not be afraid to have frank discussions about sex with their children.frank about: · Graham was surprisingly frank about his feelings.be frank with somebody: · The doctor was very frank with me and told me how serious my condition was.
honest, friendly, and happy to tell other people the truth, especially about things that other people might be embarrassed to talk about: · Diana's very easy to talk to because she's so open.· He's a nice looking young man with an open, honest smile.open about: · Greg has always been very open about his sexuality.
saying exactly what you think in an honest, clear way, even though this may sometimes annoy or upset other people: · People were often scared of my father, who was very direct.· With her direct manner and good head for business she was soon promoted.
honest and willing to tell the truth, even if the truth is unpleasant: · He's always up front and willing to admit his mistakes.up front about: · The company's directors have been surprisingly up front about their financial problems.be up front with somebody: · Karen is always very up front with her boyfriends.
especially spoken honest and likely to tell people exactly what you think or what is happening, without trying to hide anything: · Tony Blair stated that he was 'a pretty straight kind of guy'.be straight with somebody: · I don't care what you've done, Mike - just be straight with me.straight answer: · I've asked several people what happened, but no one will give me a straight answer.
especially written honest about your opinions and feelings, even if other people disapprove of them: · Lena is amusingly candid when she talks about the men in her life.candid about: · The management team has been very candid about the problems the company is now facing.candid discussion/conversation/comment etc: · She led a candid discussion about race relations in the city.
when someone really feels something when you really feel something, really want something etc, and you are not just pretending to feel it: · Do you think she's really sorry?· Do you really want to come with us? It'll be very boring for you.· I don't think she really believes she can win.
use this to describe feelings, attitudes and beliefs that someone really feels and is not just pretending to feel: · She was clearly in real pain.· He didn't show any real regret for the suffering he had caused.· Real commitment is needed from everyone on the team if we're going to make this project work.
if you are sincere , or have sincere feelings, you really feel or believe something and are not just pretending: · It is my sincere belief that if we work together we can achieve peace in this country.sincere in: · They seemed to be sincere in their concern for the children's welfare.sincere thanks/apologies formal: · I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those who helped us.
genuine feelings are real and not pretended - use this especially when you are surprised that someone has these feelings: · I'm not sure if her sympathy was really genuine.· For the first time on the trip, I saw genuine fear in his eyes.· This is the first genuine attempt to reach a peaceful settlement to the dispute.
very real and strongly felt: · Christine breathed a heartfelt sigh of relief.· She expressed her heartfelt thanks to all those who had helped and supported her.· Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on your sad loss.· The family made a heartfelt plea to the kidnappers to release their son.
if you say or mean something from the heart , you really mean it and feel it very strongly: · He stood up and spoke simply but from the heart.from the bottom of somebody's heart: · I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.straight from the heart: · I'm speaking straight from the heart when I say that I believe Marguerite deserves to be chairman.
if you truly believe, want, or feel something, you believe, want, or feel it very strongly and are not just pretending: · I truly believe he is innocent.· She seems truly sorry for what she did.· I truly am impressed with your work.
a feeling that is true is real and strongly felt, not just pretended: · At last he had found true happiness.· As far as Gabby was concerned this was true love.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me. Please accept my sincere apologies.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1a feeling, belief, or statement that is sincere is honest and true, and based on what you really feel and believe SYN genuinesincere thanks/thank you/gratitude I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me. Please accept my sincere apologies. (=used when you feel very sorry)· Firstly, my sincere apologies for not having contacted you earlier.· ‘I have been guilty of making some insensitive remarks,’ said Wright, who offered his profound apologies to everyone concerned.
(=based on what you really feel is true)· We have a sincere belief in the power of art to enhance human life.
· First, I must express our sincere gratitude for all you have done.
· Please accept my most sincere thanks for all your help.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Mr Tuckett thought it was all to get at him, but Billy was very sincere about it.· This speech although, shows Brutus to be very sincere and made him gain great admiration from the other conspirators.
NOUN· Firstly, my sincere apologies for not having contacted you earlier about your proposal.· To any readers who feel hard done by or annoyed please accept my sincere apologies.
· Many painters shared their Soviet counterpart's sincere belief in the continuing viability of faithfully recording what they saw.
· To all these - whether their names are recorded or not - I offer sincere thanks.· Please accept my most sincere thanks for your interest.· Central Council extends its sincere thanks to them all.· The Society would like to express their sincere thanks to Mr Wheeler for the gifts of these photos and information.· The Society wish to extend their sincere thanks to Mr Bayes for information and photos.
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