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   Gen·u·ine

   /ˈjenyəwən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. truly what something is said to be; authentic: "each book is bound in genuine leather" 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 delegate authority" 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENUINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   being what something or someone appears or claims to be; real, not false: genuine leather. a genuine masterpiece. She showed genuine (= sincere) sorrow at the news. genuineness. noun [ U ] us / ˈdʒen·ju·ən·nəs / No one doubts the genuineness of your concern.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › genuineGenuine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory. sincere. open and genuine; not deceitful. true. consistent with fact or reality; not false. see more. adjective. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. “a genuine dilemma” synonyms: actual, literal, real.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENUINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · genuine in American English. (ˈdʒɛnjuɪn ) adjective. 1. of the original stock; purebred. 2. really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic. 3. sincere and frank; honest and forthright.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgenuine adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial synonym authentic. Is the painting a genuine Picasso? Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. She is a genuine contender for the title. The document is not considered genuine. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENUINE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   GENUINE meaning: 1. If a person or their feelings are genuine, they are sincere and honest: 2. If something is…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENUINE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · genuine in American English. (ˈdʒɛnjuɪn ) adjective. 1. of the original stock; purebred. 2. really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic. 3. sincere and frank; honest and forthright.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › genuineGenuine - definition of genuine by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. possessing the claimed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine leather; a genuine antique. 2. properly so called: a genuine liberal. 3. free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: genuine admiration.