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/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ən/
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Exactly what it appears to be, not false or imitation.
Examples
He showed a genuine interest in the project.
They bought a genuine vintage watch for the collection.
The crowd genuinely cheered when the band started playing.
She genuinely appreciated the help she received.
The painting was verified as genuine by the experts.
Similar words
straightforwardly
real
candidly
unfeigned
original
authentic
wholeheartedly
true
legitimate
truly
Meanings
Examples
She gave a genuine smile that lit up the room.
He showed a genuine interest in the project.
The painting was verified as genuine by the experts.
Her genuine kindness made everyone feel welcome.
They bought a genuine vintage watch for the collection.
Similar words
authentic
real
true
bona fide
legitimate
original
unfeigned
Examples
She genuinely appreciated the help she received.
He genuinely believed the story was true.
The crowd genuinely cheered when the band started playing.
I genuinely hope you have a great trip.
They genuinely apologized for the mistake.
Similar words
sincerely
honestly
truly
wholeheartedly
earnestly
straightforwardly
candidly
Etymology
From Latin genuinus ‘innate, natural’, related to gignere ‘to be born’.
FAQ
It means exactly what it appears to be, not false or imitation.
Is genuine an adjective or an adverb?
It can be both an adjective and an adverb.
How is genuine used as an adjective?
As an adjective it describes something that is authentic and not counterfeit.
How is genuine used as an adverb?
As an adverb it means something is done sincerely and honestly.
What are some synonyms for genuine as an adjective?
Synonyms include authentic, real, true, bona fide, legitimate, original, and unfeigned.
What are some synonyms for genuine as an adverb?
Synonyms include sincerely, honestly, truly, wholeheartedly, earnestly, straightforwardly, and candidly.
What is the opposite of genuine?
Does genuine have any inflected forms?
No inflected forms are listed for genuine.
What is the origin of genuine?
It comes from Latin genuinus meaning innate or natural, related to gignere meaning to be born.
Can genuine describe a person’s feelings?
Yes, it can describe feelings that are sincere and honest.
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