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Solemn vs Sincere - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between solemn and sincere

is that solemn is deeply serious and somber while sincere is genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

solemn

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Deeply serious and somber.
  • Somberly impressive.
  • Performed with great ceremony.
  • Sacred.
  • Gloomy or sombre.
  • Derived terms

    * solemnity * solemnize * solemnly * solemnness

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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.

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

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    Anagrams

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