Genuine: meaning, definitions and examples

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genuine

 

[ ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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Truly what something is said to be; authentic. Not a copy; real.

Synonyms

authentic, real, true

Examples of usage

  • The watch is made of genuine leather.
  • She has a genuine talent for painting.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotions

Sincere and honest; not pretending. Free from hypocrisy or dishonesty.

Synonyms

authentic, honest, sincere

Examples of usage

  • I could see the genuine happiness in her eyes.
  • His apologies seemed genuine.
Context #3 | Adjective

character

Having qualities or characteristics that are truly one's own; not artificial or imitation.

Synonyms

authentic, original, real

Examples of usage

  • She has a genuine sense of humor.
  • His genuine kindness touched everyone around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "genuine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 genuíno

🇮🇳 असली

🇩🇪 echt

🇮🇩 asli

🇺🇦 справжній

🇵🇱 prawdziwy

🇯🇵 本物の (ほんものの)

🇫🇷 authentique

🇪🇸 genuino

🇹🇷 gerçek

🇰🇷 진짜의 (jinjja-ui)

🇸🇦 أصيل

🇨🇿 pravý

🇸🇰 pravý

🇨🇳 真正的 (zhēnzhèng de)

🇸🇮 pristen

🇮🇸 ekta

🇰🇿 шынайы

🇬🇪 ნამდვილი (namdvili)

🇦🇿 həqiqi

🇲🇽 genuino

Etymology

The word 'genuine' originated from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'innate, native'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'genuine' has come to represent authenticity, sincerity, and truthfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,464, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.