genuine (Meaning)
genuine (a)
not fake or counterfeit
genuine (s)
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
genuine (a.)
Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure; as, a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials.
Synonyms & Antonyms of genuine
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- unreal
- simulated
- unnatural
- fake
- counterfeit
- phony
- synthetic
- fake
- spurious
- supposititious
- imitation
- imitation
- artificial
- unauthentic
- false
- bogus
- mock
- artificial
- counterfeit
- unauthentic
- pseudo
- phoney
- supposititious
- synthetic
- unreal
- simulated
- sham
- spurious
- phony
- phoney
- bogus
- false
- sham
- unnatural
- mock
- pseudo
Synonyms:
- sure-enough
- certified
- actual
- historical
- dinkum
- bona fide
- right
- pukka
- very
- identifiable
- original
- for real
- certifiable
- legitimate
- unmistakable
- pure
Antonyms:
genuine Sentence Examples
- Her genuine smile radiated warmth and kindness.
- The antique chest was a genuine treasure, passed down through generations.
- His genuine remorse for his actions was evident in his words and deeds.
- The artist's paintings displayed genuine talent and raw emotion.
- Their friendship was built on genuine trust and mutual respect.
- The museum had a vast collection of genuine artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- Her genuine concern for others always motivated her to help those in need.
- The leather jacket he wore was a genuine item, handcrafted with meticulous care.
- His genuine laughter filled the room with joy and happiness.
- The organization's mission was built on a genuine desire to make a positive impact on society.
FAQs About the word genuine
not fake or counterfeit, not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed, being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of somethingBelonging to, or proceed
honest,authentic, true, real, sure-enough, certified, actual, historical, dinkum, bona fide
unreal, simulated, unnatural, fake, counterfeit, phony, synthetic,fake, spurious, supposititious
Her genuine smile radiated warmth and kindness.
The antique chest was a genuine treasure, passed down through generations.
His genuine remorse for his actions was evident in his words and deeds.
The artist's paintings displayed genuine talent and raw emotion.
