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