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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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   The meaning of GENUINE is actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character. How to use genuine in a sentence. Is genuineness the noun form of genuine?

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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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   GENUINE meaning: 1. If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be: 2. If people or emotions…. Learn more.

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   GENUINE definition: 1. If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be: 2. If people or emotions…. Learn more.

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   being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. “a genuine dilemma” synonyms: actual, literal, real.

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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.

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

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   If you describe a person as genuine, you approve of them because they are honest, truthful, and sincere in the way they live and in their relationships with other people.