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genuine Definition

genu·ine (jen′yo̵̅o̅ in)

adjective

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

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

genuine Related Forms
gen′u·inely adverb gen′u·ine·ness noun
genuine Synonyms

genuine

modif.

  1. Real; said of things

    authentic, true, actual, bona fide, original, veritable, unadulterated, pure, unmixed, undisguised, unerring, official, certified, verified, confirmed, whole, accurate, proved, tested, ascertained, good, natural, unimpeachable, unquestionable, authenticated, substantial, unalloyed, factual, demonstrable, palpable, exact, precise, indisputable, absolute, positive, valid, literal, sound, plain, unvarnished, certain, legitimate, sterling, simon-pure, pukka, legit*, for real*, 18-karat*, the real thing*, honest-to-goodness*, sure-enough*, real live*, in the flesh*, the real McCoy*.

    Antonyms counterfeit, spurious, sham.

  2. Sincere

    real, actual, unaffected, unfeigned, honest, forthright, straightforward, veritable, unquestionable, certain, unimpeachable, definite, uncontradictable, incontrovertible, well-established, known, manifest, reliable, bona fide, staunch, trustworthy, free from pretense, without artificiality, natural, frank, candid, heartfelt, not dissimulated, without hypocrisy, ingenuous.

    Antonyms hypocritical*, affected*, simulated.

genuine is applied to that which really is what it is represented to be, emphasizing freedom from admixture, adulteration, sham, etc. genuine silk; genuine grief; authentic implies reliability and trustworthiness, stressing that the thing considered is in agreement with fact or actuality an authentic report or proceeds from the alleged source an authentic medieval manuscript; bona fide is properly used when a question of good faith is involved a bona fide offer to negotiate; veritable implies correspondence with the truth and connotes absolute affirmation a veritable feast

genuine Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • perfectly: The whole community needs to understand this: at times they can, and at times they can't, for perfectly genuine reasons.
  • totally: I trust that your interest is totally genuine and not just an exercise to support your claim of being cross-community.
  • however: However genuine a caller might seem, treat any unannounced stranger with extreme caution.
  • completely: Does it possibly hurt you at all when critics suggest that your relationship with Tom is not completely genuine?
  • truly: Thankfully this album was completely finished unlike with some other posthumous albums and thus is a truly genuine masterpiece.
  • quite: Had a look at the site, it is well laid out and looks quite genuine.

Modifies a noun

  • desire: However, Paul always had an interest in the areas of psychology and hypnosis, as well as a genuine desire to help people.
  • refugee: Only two out of ten people who claim asylum in Britain today are genuine refugees.
  • affection: It was good to see the outpourings of genuine affection by those present as they each wished fan all the best.
  • enthusiasm: The cheese trolley was presented with panache & genuine enthusiasm.
  • caller: It is aimed at anyone of any age, and remember, genuine callers will not argue when asked to wait.
  • passion: He brings invaluable retail experience as well as enormous energy and a genuine passion for the books.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: He seems genuine in his desire to rebuild the rest of his life.
  • appear: Bodywork Ask yourself the following questions Does the car appear genuine; what are your general impressions?
  • guarantee: General terms: All items are guaranteed genuine as described.
  • sound: Make sure your profile is correct and your description is accurate and sounds genuine, sincere and interesting.
  • look: Had a look at the site, it is well laid out and looks quite genuine.
  • buy: We buy only genuine branded merchandise however we specialize in clearance, overstocks and bankrupt stock.
genuine Quotes

I, too, dislike it: there are things that are important beyond all this fiddle. Moore Reading it, however, with a perfect contempt for it, one discovers in it, after all, a place for the genuine.

—Moore, Marianne Craig

Browse dictionary entries near genuine

  1. ‹ genuflect
  2. ‹ genu
  3. ‹ gentry
  4. ‹ gentrify
  5. ‹ gentrification
  6. ‹ Gentoo
  7. ‹ gently
  8. ‹ gentlewoman
  9. ‹ gentleness
  10. ‹ gentlemen’s agreement
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