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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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   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 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 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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   being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. “a genuine dilemma” synonyms: actual, literal, real.

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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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   adjective. /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ 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. Definitions on the go.

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

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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. He is an inspiration and a genuine hero. ...genuine leather. They're convinced the picture is genuine. Synonyms: authentic, real, original, actual More Synonyms of genuine. 2. adjective B2.

9. 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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    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: Tests proved that...

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    genuine meaning, definition, what is genuine: a genuine feeling, desire etc is one tha...: Learn more.