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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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   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 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.

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

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   4 days ago · 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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   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.

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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.