genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn /

ADJECTIVE

authentic, real

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute bona fide certain honest legitimate natural palpable positive pure

WEAK

24-carat accurate actual demonstrable exact factual good hard indubitable kosher literal official original plain precise proved sound sterling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful dubious indefinite questionable uncertain unsure

WEAK

affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive dishonest false illegitimate insincere misleading sham unreal

ADJECTIVE

unaffected; honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earnest heartfelt natural positive real sincere true

WEAK

actual artless candid for real frank known open reliable righteous trustworthy undesigning unfeigned unimpeachable unpretended unquestionable up front valid well-established

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishonest false insincere invalid unreal untrustworthy

WEAK

affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive illegitimate misleading sham

Example Sentences

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"I think people listen to it and feel how genuine it is," he says.

From BBC

When Louis Vuitton opened a large flagship on the Champs-Élysées 20 years ago, there was genuine shock that a luxury store would even have an escalator.

From The Wall Street Journal

But generally, to apply for a gun licence, you must be over 18, a "fit and proper person", pass a training and safety course and give a "genuine reason" for having a firearm.

From BBC

Joint-administrator Kris Wigfield said in a statement on Friday that "periods of confidentiality are essential" but "genuine progress is being made" to name a preferred bidder.

From BBC

So it came as a genuine surprise when Merriam-Webster announced that they were bringing out the 12th edition of their Collegiate Dictionary.

From The Wall Street Journal

genuine

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