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sincerity - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'sincerity' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sincerity [ n.]
- The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness.

Meaning of 'sincerity' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sincerity [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the trait of being serious
Example in sentence:
  • a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness
Meaning (2):
- the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical
Example in sentence:
  • his sincerity inspired belief;
  • they demanded some proof of my sincerity
Meaning (3):
- a quality of naturalness and simplicity
Example in sentence:
  • the simple sincerity of folk songs