sincerity
Americannoun
Related Words
See honor.
Other Word Forms
- supersincerity noun
Etymology
Origin of sincerity
First recorded in 1540–50; from the Latin word sincēritās; sincere, -ity
Example Sentences
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All this sincerity trickles down to the performances, too.
From Salon
“The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan” strikes the right balance of sincerity in the hands of Jasmine Warga, though there’s still plenty of material to tug at the heartstrings.
In messaging that fired up the rank-and-file, leaders stressed their sincerity, their cause and their unity.
From Los Angeles Times
Turner’s pre-season press tour validated the apparent honesty of his vulnerability — writers and talk show hosts marveled at his good humor, lack of self-importance and radiant sincerity.
From Salon
Scared by his sincerity, Violetta warns him off with a bouncy display of vocal fireworks that declare that she isn’t one to be caged by commitment.
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