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:
- synthetic
- counterfeit
- sham
- bogus
- simulated
- unauthentic
- phoney
- counterfeit
- mock
- unreal
- unreal
- unauthentic
- supposititious
- synthetic
- artificial
- supposititious
- bogus
- spurious
- fake
- phoney
- imitation
- false
- pseudo
- artificial
- sham
- phony
- false
- unnatural
- fake
- imitation
- simulated
- spurious
- mock
- unnatural
- phony
- pseudo
Synonyms:
- bona fide
- pukka
- sure-enough
- identifiable
- certifiable
- dinkum
- pure
- for real
- unmistakable
- legitimate
- historical
- certified
- right
- very
- original
- actual
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
true,authentic, real, honest, bona fide, pukka, sure-enough, identifiable, certifiable, dinkum
synthetic, counterfeit, sham, bogus, simulated, unauthentic, phoney, counterfeit, mock, unreal
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.
