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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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   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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   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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   Learn the meaning of genuine, a word that implies being actually what it seems to be, real, or sincere. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage guide of genuine.

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