sincerity

/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/

sincerity

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Definition

The quality or state of being sincere.

Etymology

From Middle English sinceritie, from Old French sincerité and Medieval Latin sincēritās; both from Latin sincēritās, from sincērus + -tās. Equivalent to sincere + -ity.

Example Sentences

  • "I protest, in the sincerity of love."
  • "If the shew of any thing be good for any thing, I am sure sincerity is better"
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