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   genuine

   /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. truly what something is said to be; authentic: "genuine 24-carat gold" Similar authenticrealactualoriginalbona fidetrueveritableunfeignedunadulteratedunalloyedsterlingattestedundisputedrightfullegitimatelawfullegalvalidsoundechtinformal:the real McCoythe genuine articlethe real thingyour actualkosherhonest-to-goodnesspukkadinkumrare:simon-pureOpposite bogus
   • ▪ (of a person, emotion, or action) sincere: "a genuine attempt to put things right" Similar sincerehonesttruthfulunhypocriticalmeaning what one saysstraightforwarddirectfrankcandidopenartlessnaturalunaffectedguilelessingenuousinformal:straightupfronton the levelon the up and updinkumOpposite fakebogusinsincere

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘natural or proper’): from Latin genuinus, of uncertain origin; perhaps from genu ‘knee’ (with reference to the Roman custom of a father acknowledging paternity of a newborn child by placing it on his knee), or related to gignere ‘create, beget’.

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   Learn the meaning of genuine as an adjective to describe something or someone that is real, not false, or honest, not insincere. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Genuine definition: possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real. See examples of GENUINE used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of genuine as an adjective for things or people that are real, not false, or sincere. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Genuine feelings are real feelings — not fake feelings put on as a show. A genuine hundred dollar bill is the real McCoy, not a counterfeit bill. When something is the real thing, it's genuine.

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   Learn the meaning of genuine as an adjective that describes something real, not artificial, or sincere, not fake. See how to use genuine in sentences and collocations with pictures and pronunciation.

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   Genuine is used to describe people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and are not false or an imitation. He is an inspiration and a genuine hero. ...genuine leather. They're convinced the picture is genuine. Synonyms: authentic, real, original, actual More Synonyms of genuine. 2. adjective B2.