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