sincerity
nounattested in dialogue
- //sɪnˈsɛɹəti//
The quality or state of being sincere.
noun
- 1
The quality or state of being sincere.
I protest, in the sincerity of love.
If the shew of any thing be good for any thing, I am sure sincerity is better
Etymology
From Middle English sinceritie, from Old French sincerité and Medieval Latin sincēritās; both from Latin sincēritās, from sincērus + -tās. Equivalent to sincere + -ity.
Forms
- plural
- sincerities
sincere · Genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit; heartfelt.Sincere · A male given name.sincerely · In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
sincerity · The quality or state of being sincere.
Sinclair · A Scottish surname transferred from the given name, that of a…sinful · Having sinned; guilty of sin.sing · To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.