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sincerity

noun sin·cer·i·ty \-ˈser-ə-tē, -ˈsir-\

Definition of SINCERITY

:  the quality or state of being sincere :  honesty of mind :  freedom from hypocrisy
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First Known Use of SINCERITY

15th century

Rhymes with SINCERITY

alterity, asperity, austerity, celerity, dexterity, legerity, posterity, prosperity, severity, temerity
SINCERITY Defined for Kids

sincerity

noun sin·cer·i·ty \sin-ˈser-ə-tē\

Definition of SINCERITY for Kids

:  freedom from fraud or deception :  honesty

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