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sincerity

noun

The trait of being serious

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sɪnˈsɛɹəti

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noun

  1. The trait of being serious

    “{'source': 'Robert Rice', 'text': 'a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness'}”

noun

  1. A quality of naturalness and simplicity

    “The simple sincerity of folk songs”

noun

  1. The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical

    “His sincerity inspired belief”

noun

  1. An earnest and sincere feeling

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{'source': 'Robert Rice', 'text': 'a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness'}
The simple sincerity of folk songs
His sincerity inspired belief
They demanded some proof of my sincerity

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