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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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   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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   The meaning of GENUINE is actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character. How to use genuine in a sentence. Is genuineness the noun form of genuine?

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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.

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   adj. 1. possessing the claimed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine leather; a genuine antique. 2. properly so called: a genuine liberal. 3. free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: genuine admiration.

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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.

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   Among some less educated speakers, especially older ones, genuine is commonly pronounced as [jen, -yoo-ahyn], with a secondary stress on the final syllable, which has the vowel of sign. The latter pronunciation is sometimes used deliberately by educated speakers, as for emphasis or humorous effect.

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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.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgenuine adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    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. Want to learn more?