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Definition of Genuine
1. Adjective. Not fake or counterfeit. "Genuine leather"
Exact synonyms: Echt
Similar to: Authentic, Bona Fide, Unquestionable, Veritable, Attested, Authenticated, Documented, Good, Honest, Honest-to-god, Honest-to-goodness, Old, Sure-enough
Also: Honest, Honorable, Existent, Real, Sincere, True
Antonyms: Counterfeit
Derivative terms: Genuineness
Similar to: Authentic, Bona Fide, Unquestionable, Veritable, Attested, Authenticated, Documented, Good, Honest, Honest-to-god, Honest-to-goodness, Old, Sure-enough
Also: Honest, Honorable, Existent, Real, Sincere, True
Antonyms: Counterfeit
Derivative terms: Genuineness
2. Adjective. Not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed. "True grief"
3. Adjective. Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. "A genuine dilemma"
Exact synonyms: Actual, Literal, Real
Similar to: True
Derivative terms: Genuineness, Literalness, Reality, Reality, Realness
Similar to: True
Derivative terms: Genuineness, Literalness, Reality, Reality, Realness
Definition of Genuine
1. 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.
Definition of Genuine
1. Adjective. Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure. ¹
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Definition of Genuine
1. authentic [adj] - See also: authentic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genuine
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