genuine

The definition of genuine is authentic, real and honest.

(adjective)

An example of genuine is an actual piece of leather, as opposed to a piece of plastic which is textured to look and feel like leather.
An example of genuine is a person who is always sincere.

See genuine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of the original stock; purebred
really being what it is said to be or coming from the alleged source or origin; not counterfeit or artificial; real; true; authentic
sincere and frank; honest and forthright

Origin: L genuinus, orig., inborn, native, hence authentic < base of gignere, to be born: see genus

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See genuine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Actually possessing the alleged or apparent attribute or character: genuine leather.
Not spurious or counterfeit; authentic. See Synonyms at authentic.
a. Honestly felt or experienced: genuine devotion.
b. Actual; real: a genuine dilemma.
Free from hypocrisy or dishonesty; sincere.
Being of pure or original stock: a genuine Hawaiian.

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Origin: Latin genuīnus, natural

Origin: , possibly from alteration of ingenuus, native, freeborn; see ingenuous

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