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   gen·u·ine

   /ˈjenyəwən/

   adjective

   • 1. truly what something is said to be; authentic: "each book is bound in genuine leather" 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 delegate authority" 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: [adjective] actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character. actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author. sincerely and honestly felt or experienced. actual, true.

3. 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: 1 adj not fake or counterfeit “a genuine Picasso” “ genuine leather” Synonyms: echt authentic , bona fide , unquestionable , veritable not counterfeit or copied attested , authenticated , documented established as genuine good , honest not forged honest-to-god , honest-to-goodness , old , sure-enough (used informally especially for ...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENUINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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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.

7. 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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › genuineGenuine - definition of genuine by The Free Dictionary

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   Define genuine. genuine synonyms, genuine pronunciation, genuine translation, English dictionary definition of genuine. adj. 1. Actually possessing the alleged or apparent attribute or character: genuine leather. 2. Not spurious or counterfeit; authentic: ...

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

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   Definition of genuine adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGENUINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

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    The strap is genuine leather. 3 HONEST FRIENDLY someone who is genuine is honest and friendly and you feel you can trust them OPP false She is the most genuine person I’ve ever met. 4 → the genuine article — genuineness noun [uncountable] THESAURUS genuine used about a feeling, thing, or person that really is what they seem to be genuine ...