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genuine
[ jen-yoo-in ]
adjective
genuine sympathy;
a genuine antique.
- properly so called:
a genuine case of smallpox.
- free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere:
a genuine person.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- descended from the original stock; pure in breed:
a genuine Celtic people.
genuine
/ ˈɛʊɪ /
adjective
- not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic
- not pretending; frank; sincere
- being of authentic or original stock
Pronunciation Note
Derived Forms
- ˈԳܾԱԱ, noun
- ˈԳܾԱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··Ա· adverb
- ··Ա·Ա noun
- ԴDz···Ա adjective
- ܲ·-··Ա adjective
- ܲ···Ա adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of genuine1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Similarly, the statutes cited by President Trump in support of present tariffs require genuine findings of national security threats or violations of trade agreements.
The 21-year-old is set to become the NFL's first genuine two-way player since the 1990s and visit London next season as the Jaguars host a game at Wembley each year.
He said he accepted Akins's remorse was genuine, but said his failure to admit his guilt at an earlier stage prolonged Mrs Daniel's "heartache and grief".
One difference between the Bush-Cheney years and the Trump ones is that the attacks of September 11, 2001, represented a genuine and horrific emergency.
The 21-year-old has been dubbed a 'unicorn' as he is a genuine two-way player - he plays significant time on both defence and offence, as a cornerback and wide receiver.
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