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Ernest vs Sincere - What's the difference?

ernest | sincere |

As a proper noun Ernest

is a given name derived from Germanic; popular in the 19th century.

As a noun ernest

is obsolete form of lang=en.

As an adjective sincere is

genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

ernest

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • ; popular in the 19th century.
  • * 1895 Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest :
    • GWENDOLEN. --, and my ideal has always been to love someone in the name of Ernest . There is something in that name that inspires absolute confidence.
  • * 1980 P.D.James: Innocent Blood :
    • "What's his name, your boyfriend?" "Ernest. Ernest' Hemingway." The name was received in disparaging silence. Marlene said: "You wouldn't get me going out with a feller called '''Ernest'''. My granddad was ' Ernest ."

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    * pet form: Ernie * female given name: Ernestine

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    sincere

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
    • I believe he is sincere in his offer to help.
  • Meant truly or earnestly.
    • She gave it a sincere , if misguided effort.

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