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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENUINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   a. : actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character. genuine vintage wines. b. : actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author. the signature is genuine. c. : sincerely and honestly felt or experienced. a deep and genuine love. d. : actual, true. a genuine improvement. 2.

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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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   adj. 1. Actually possessing the alleged or apparent attribute or character: genuine leather. 2. Not spurious or counterfeit; authentic: Tests proved that the letter was genuine, and not a forgery. See Synonyms at authentic. 3. a. Honestly felt or experienced: genuine devotion. b. Actual; real: a genuine dilemma. 4.

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGENUINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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

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   3 meanings: 1. not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic 2. not pretending; frank; sincere 3. being of authentic or.... Click for more definitions.

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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 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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENUINE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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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. 2. Genuine refers to things such as emotions that are real and not pretended.